Progressive Care Unit RN
Greensboro, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - PCU (North Carolina, Greensboro)

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Schedule: Every other weekend and holidays as needed; floating required as needed

Job Description

• Focus on cardiac patients including Congestive Heart Failure, rule-out myocardial infarction, Acute Coronary Syndrome, and Arrhythmias
• Secondary focus on respiratory conditions such as COPD and pneumonia
• Patient diagnoses commonly include Heart Failure, Respiratory Failure, NSTEMI, COPD, and Pneumonia

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU), with at least some experience within the last year
• Telemetry experience required
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience required

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• First-time travel nurses are welcome (no prior travel experience required)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in North Carolina
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Pass/Fail EKG (Dysrhythmia) exam required for all RNs (must score 82% or higher; 2 attempts allowed)
• NURSYS verification required within 60 days of start
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for Cardiac Progressive Care and MS/Telemetry units)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication)
• Other certifications may be required based on unit (e.g., TNCC, CPI) — verify with clinical leadership

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, national criminal search, federal court, sex offender registry, education verification, and international searches if applicable
• Education Verification: Associate’s degree in nursing or higher required; foreign equivalency evaluation required if education obtained outside the U.S.
• Transcript/Diploma copy may be required for verification
• Employment Application/Resume with 7-year work history
• Verification of all employment within last 5 years through a third-party vendor
• Two supervisory references required (one within 12 months, one within 24 months prior to start)
• Annual Skills Checklist with a one-week grace period for renewal
• Facility-specific documents including Health History Form, EPIC Test (if applicable), Dress Code acknowledgment, Floating Policy, and 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 completed within current calendar year and updated annually (approved N95 respirators only)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start (includes THC, opiates, methadone, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, oxycodone, propoxyphene)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult Tdap vaccine proof required)
  • TB test (Qgold/TSPOT) within 6 months of start or chest X-ray if positive history
  • TB Questionnaire within 30 days of start and updated annually
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines at least 28 days apart
  • Hepatitis B: Titer or declination with booster series if non-reactive
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines at least 28 days apart
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/22/2025 – 2/27/2026)

Additional Requirements

• Candidate must be flexible with scheduling and aware of zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Compliance documents must be completed by 12 Noon EST the Wednesday prior to start date
• Floating across units required as needed
• Pass/Fail EPIC test required for RNs starting 9/19/23 (2 attempts allowed; 80% passing score)
• Fingerprinting required only for Home Health and Long-Term Care positions (not applicable here)
• Workday login and onboarding tasks must be completed prior to arrival

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting on night shifts in Greensboro, NC. The role requires a minimum of 2 years nursing experience with cardiac telemetry experience and certifications including ACLS and BLS. Candidates must pass a mandatory EKG competency exam and complete extensive compliance, health, and immunization documentation prior to starting. Flexibility with scheduling and floating is essential. First-time travelers are welcome.