Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Burlington, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Burlington, North Carolina

Job Details

• Location: Burlington, North Carolina
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, Days (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM), Every Other Weekend/Holiday (EOW/EOH)
• Patient Population: Primarily Medical-Surgical (MS) with Telemetry (Tele) capabilities
• Float Requirement: Must float to all campuses as needed for patient care

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Telemetry remote monitoring experience required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing required
• Pass/Fail Testing including EKG and Medication competency exams
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing policy
• NURSYS license verification
• State License 1 verification
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• National Tech Certification verification

Licensure & Certifications

• License: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred
  • Pass/Fail EKG (Dysrhythmia) exam required for all RNs (2 attempts allowed, must score 82% or higher)
  • EPIC system experience required
  • Other certifications may be preferred depending on unit (e.g., NIH Stroke Certification for Cardiac Progressive Care, MS/Tele units)

Key Job Requirements

• Flexible with scheduling; zero tolerance for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Must complete compliance requirements by deadlines prior to start date
• Must pass a mandatory EKG competency exam
• Patient ratios approximately 1:5-6
• Must be able to float to multiple campuses within the system
• EPIC electronic health record system proficiency required

Required Documentation & Compliance

• 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 as proof of highest education
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • 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
• Fit mask test (N95) completed within current calendar year and updated annually
• Physical exam (if applicable)
• References: 2 supervisory references required from recent assignments (within 12 and 24 months)
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history
• Work history verification for last 5 years
• Annual skills checklist with a one-week grace period for renewal

Additional Notes

• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific policies including floating policy and contractor equipment acknowledgment
• Orientation includes safety manual acknowledgment and completion of onboarding tasks
• Candidates will receive instructions for Workday login and multi-factor authentication setup prior to start
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with medical-surgical and telemetry skills who are flexible and able to work in a fast-paced, multi-campus environment. The role requires strong clinical skills, compliance with strict policies, and proficiency with EPIC electronic health records.