Stepdown Neuro RN
Greensboro, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Travel Registered Nurse (Stepdown Neuro)

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts, nights (7 PM - 7 AM)
• Rotating weekends
• Float required as needed across all facilities
• Unit: 30-bed Medical Neuroscience Progressive Care Unit (Neuro PCU)
• Centralized Cardiac Monitoring Department provides patient monitoring
• Staff scheduled in 6-week periods via self-assisted scheduling system

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Neuro PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with CVA (stroke) patients
• Experience with External CPAP/BiPAP
• Experience with TR band
• Experience with Yale Swallowing screen

Required Certifications

• Pass/Fail EKG (Dysrhythmia) Exam required (2 attempts allowed, must score 82% or higher)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher)
• Other certifications may be required based on unit (verify with program management)

Required Licenses

• Primary source license verification required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required within 60 days of start

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to float across units as needed
• Flexibility with scheduling and adherence to zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (required for badge)
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Transcript/Diploma for highest education level
• Physical exam (if applicable)
• Fit mask test (annual, specific approved N95 respirators required)
• Immunizations and titers: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, TB test or chest X-ray, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu vaccine or approved exemption
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
• References: 2 supervisory references required (one within 12 months, one within 24 months)
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history
• Work history verification for last 5 years through third party
• Annual skills checklist with one-week grace period for renewal

Facility Specific Requirements

• Pass/Fail EKG exam required for all RNs regardless of specialty
• Floating policy acknowledgment required for all agency staff
• Badge photo meeting strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire)
• Completion of Health History Form prior to clearance
• Completion of EPIC test (online) with passing score required for RNs starting 9/19/23 (2 attempts allowed)
• Workday login and onboarding tasks must be completed before arrival
• Fingerprinting required only for Home Health and Long-Term Care positions (not applicable here)

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be flexible with scheduling and aware of strict attendance policies
• Self-scheduling system used for shift assignments
• Prior travel experience is NOT required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro PCU RNs looking for a travel contract with a reputable healthcare system in North Carolina.