Registered Nurse, Med Surg/Telemetry
Reidsville, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job in North Carolina

Location: Reidsville, NC
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position: Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry unit)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Work Hours: 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours each)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum of 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Background & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card (required for badge issuance).
• Background check within 60 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, including:

  • Social Security Trace with all aliases.
  • County, statewide, national criminal, federal court, sex offender, and FACIS Level 3 searches.
  • Education verification by a third party (no pending EDVs at start for RN).
  • Foreign equivalency evaluation if education obtained outside the U.S. (30 days allowed post-start for official results).
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history.
• Verification of all employment within last 5 years through a third party.
• Two supervisory references required from clinical positions (one within 12 months, one within 24 months).
• Annual skills checklist with a one-week grace period for renewal.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start (includes THC, opiates, methadone, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, oxycodone, propoxyphene).
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine proof required.
  • Negative 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 required.
  • Hepatitis B: Titer or declination required.
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required.
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• Fit mask test (N95) completed within current calendar year and updated annually (exceptions apply for some specialties).
• Fingerprinting requirements:

  • North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) fingerprint results required for Home Health and Long-Term Care only.
  • Fingerprints must be completed in North Carolina.
• Facility-specific photo for badge (strict requirements: no selfies, no cropping, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire, forward-facing).
• Facility-specific documents including health history form, affiliate packet, dress code, floating policy, contractor equipment acknowledgement, and job description must be reviewed and signed.

Competencies & Testing

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% passing score).
• Color Blind Testing (online, minimum 90% passing score; not required for non-clinical).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required for all RNs except Behavioral Health or Case Managers.
• EPIC test required for RNs and Allied candidates (2 attempts allowed, 80% passing score).

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete Workday login and onboarding tasks prior to arrival.
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and documentation requirements.
• No prior travel experience explicitly required.
• Contract extension notice: "EXTENSION - DO NOT SUBMIT" (indicates this is an extension of an existing contract).

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse travel contract position in North Carolina.