Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Greensboro, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Shift: Day (3x12 hours), 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Work schedule: 3 consecutive 12-hour day shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• Weekend and holiday rotations required
• No on-call duties
• Floating between campuses as needed
• Patient Care Unit (PCU) nurse with 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratios
• Management and interpretation of dysrhythmias required
• Experience with peripheral line care/management and PICC line management
• Ability to titrate drips
• Cardiac telemetry experience required

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU), with at least 1 year of recent PCU experience
• Experience in Telemetry and Progressive Care Unit nursing
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Familiarity with American Heart Association (AHA) standards and protocols

Licensure

• NURSYS verification required within 60 days of start

Compliance & 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, including aliases, criminal, sex offender, federal court, and education verification
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if nursing education was obtained outside the U.S. (must be submitted within 30 days of start)
• Education verification by a third party (Associate’s degree in nursing or higher required)
• Transcript or diploma copy may be required for verification
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine proof
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination proof
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination proof
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• Fit mask test completed within current calendar year (N95 approved types)
• Physical exam (if applicable)

Additional Requirements

• Completion of mandatory questionnaire prior to offer
• Flexibility with scheduling and adherence to zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Completion of all onboarding and compliance tasks by deadlines (e.g., compliance deadline is noon EST the Wednesday prior to start)
• Submission of a professional badge photo meeting strict facility guidelines (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire)
• Completion and signing of facility-specific forms including floating policy and contractor equipment acknowledgement
• Two supervisory references required from clinical assignments within the last 24 months (one within 12 months)
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history
• Verification of all employment within the last 5 years through a third party
• Annual skills checklist with a one-week grace period for renewal

Important Notes

• All travelers are subject to floating between campuses as needed
• Candidates must pass the required EKG/dysrhythmia competency exam to continue in the process
• Background checks must be clear of any open hits before starting
• Fingerprinting required only for Home Health and Long-Term Care positions (not applicable here)
• Candidates will receive Workday login information two weeks before start for onboarding tasks, including multi-factor authentication setup

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced RNs with cardiac telemetry and PCU experience, looking for a travel contract in North Carolina.