Neuro PCU Registered Nurse
Greensboro, NC
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse - PCU (Progressive Care Unit)

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

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Rotating weekends required
• Float required as needed across all facilities
• Unit: 30-bed Medical Neuroscience Progressive Care Unit focused on medical neurological patients
• Centralized Cardiac Monitoring Department provides patient monitoring surveillance
• Staff schedules are set in 6-week periods via self-scheduling system

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, including Neuro PCU experience
• PCU experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for Cardiac Progressive Care and MS/Tele units)
• Pass/Fail EKG/Dysrhythmia Exam (must pass with minimum 82%)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing (EPIC or Dysrhythmia/EKG testing)

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 issuance)
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, including aliases, criminal, sex offender, federal court, education verification, and international searches if applicable
• Transcript/Diploma copy may be required for education verification
• Employment Application/Resume with 7-year work history
• Verification of all employment within last 5 years through third-party vendor
• Two supervisory references required (one within 12 months, one within 24 months)
• Annual Skills Checklist with a one-week grace period for renewal
• Facility-specific documents including Health History Form, Dress Code acknowledgment, Floating Policy, Contractor Equipment Acknowledgement Form
• Badge photo meeting strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire, forward-facing)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam (if applicable) within 12 months of start
• Fit Mask test (N95 respirator fit test) completed within current calendar year and updated annually
• Adult Tdap vaccine proof required
• Negative TB test (Qgold/TSPOT) within 6 months of start or chest X-ray if history positive
• TB Questionnaire within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity via positive titer or vaccination series
• Hepatitis B immunity or declination documentation
• Varicella immunity via positive titer or vaccination series
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start (includes THC, opiates, methadone, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, oxycodone, propoxyphene)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept 22 - Feb 27)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be flexible with scheduling and aware of zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Compliance deadline is 12 Noon EST the Wednesday prior to start date
• Candidates must complete a Pass/Fail EKG exam required for all RNs regardless of specialty
• All travelers are subject to float across all facilities if needed
• Candidates will receive Workday login and onboarding tasks two weeks prior to start, including multi-factor authentication setup
• Facility requires strict adherence to education verification and background check policies; no open hits on background check allowed
• Fingerprinting required only for Home Health and Long-Term Care positions (not applicable here)

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse travel contract in a Neuro PCU setting.