PCU RN – Cardiac Telemetry
Greensboro, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU

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

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, Nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Schedule: Weekend and holiday rotations required
• Call: No call required
• Floating: Floating between campuses as needed

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience
• Prior travel experience not required (first-time travelers are welcome)

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience in Cardiac Telemetry
• Management and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Peripheral line care and management, including PICC lines
• Ability to titrate drips
• Experience working with PCU (Progressive Care Unit) nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5
• Flexibility with scheduling and adherence to strict attendance policies

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license for North Carolina
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Pass/Fail Dysrhythmia/EKG exam (must pass with minimum 82%)
• NURSYS verification within 60 days of start
• Other certifications as applicable to specialty and unit

Compliance and 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 as proof of highest education
• Health documents including:

  • Physical exam (within 12 months)
  • Fit mask test (annual, approved N95 respirators)
  • Immunizations: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu vaccine or approved exemption
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
  • TB testing and questionnaire
• References: 2 supervisory references required from recent assignments
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history
• Work history verification for last 5 years

Additional Information

• Candidates must be aware of and agree to a zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Pass/Fail EKG exam required for all RNs regardless of specialty
• Floating policy must be reviewed and signed
• Badge photo must meet strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required
• Candidates will receive onboarding instructions including Workday login and multi-factor authentication setup prior to start

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least 1 year within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification
• CPR certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• EKG certification
• Successful completion and acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) with minimum passing standards
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)