Med-Surg Telemetry RN
Reidsville, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job in North Carolina

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

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, Nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)

• Schedule: Every Other Week (EOW) rotation, holidays as needed

• Float: Required to float between all facilities within the system

• Patient Population:

  • Acutely ill medical-surgical and orthopedic patients
  • Diagnoses include acute/chronic respiratory illness, post-op general surgery, post-op gynecological surgery, post-op total knee and hip replacements, orthopedics, acute and chronic pain, active GI bleeding, CHF/pulmonary edema, diabetes (hyper and hypoglycemic conditions), renal failure, drug overdose
  • Patients with Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment (CIWA) score below 7
  • Stable COVID patients

• Exclusions: Suicidal patients, arrhythmia, radioactive therapy, uncontrolled or new onset seizures

• Unit: Medical-Surgical Telemetry (MS Tele)

• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty

• Travel Experience: First-time travelers are accepted (prior travel experience NOT required)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical Telemetry experience, with experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Pass/Fail EKG and medication testing (including dysrhythmia exam)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification (Associate’s degree in nursing or higher required)
• Transcript/Diploma for highest education
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history
• Verification of employment history for last 5 years
• References: 2 supervisory references required (one within 12 months, one within 24 months)
• Physical exam (if applicable)
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
• Fit mask test (N95) completed within current calendar year and updated annually
• Fingerprinting as required by North Carolina regulations

Additional Information

• Candidates must be flexible with scheduling and adhere to a zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Floating between units and facilities is mandatory for all travelers
• Candidates must complete all compliance requirements by the deadline prior to start date
• Badge photo must meet strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire)
• Orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required

Summary

This is a 13-week travel Registered Nurse position on a Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit in North Carolina, requiring a minimum of 2 years of RN experience in the specialty. The role involves night shifts with floating responsibilities and care for a diverse patient population including post-op and medically complex patients. Required certifications include BLS, with ACLS and NIH Stroke certification preferred. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and competency testing is mandatory.