Travel PCU Registered Nurse
Greensboro, North Carolina
The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Facility: Medical Neuroscience Progressive Care Unit (3 West) - 30 beds
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 7 PM - 7 AM, 3x12 hour shifts
• Schedule: Rotating weekends, float required across all facilities as needed
• Holiday Coverage: One holiday and one holiday eve required (greatest day shift need on Christmas Day and New Year's Eve)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years required; first-time travelers accepted
• Unit Focus: Care for medical neurological patients with centralized cardiac monitoring

Required Certifications & Skills

• BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Certification
• Neuro Progressive Care Unit experience required
• Skills with CVA, External CPAP/BiPAP, TR band, Yale Swallowing screen
• Previous Charge RN experience preferred

Scheduling

• Staff scheduled in 6-week periods via self-assisted scheduling system

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Social Security Card (for badge issuance)
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if education obtained outside the U.S.
• Education verification and transcript/diploma as applicable
• Fingerprinting (NC SBI Fingerprint Results) required for Home Health and Long-Term Care only
• Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 60 days of start
• Pass/Fail EKG exam required for all RNs (2 attempts allowed, must score 82% or higher)
• EPIC test required for RNs and allied candidates (2 attempts allowed, 80% passing score)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (80% passing score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (pass/fail, 2 attempts max)
• Annual skills checklist with a 1-week grace period for renewal

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam (if applicable)
• Fit mask test (annual, specific approved N95 respirators)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine proof required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months
• TB questionnaire within 30 days of start and annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer required
• Hepatitis B titer or declination required
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer required
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• COVID-19 vaccination or declination accepted

Additional Requirements

• 2 supervisory references required from clinical positions (within 12 and 24 months)
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history
• Verification of all employment within last 5 years
• Review and sign facility-specific policies including floating policy and contractor equipment acknowledgment
• Badge photo meeting strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual/uniform attire)

Important Notes

• Zero tolerance for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Compliance deadline: 12 Noon EST the Wednesday prior to start date
• All travelers subject to float across all Cone Health facilities if needed
• One holiday and one holiday eve shift required during holiday period

This position is ideal for RNs with neuro PCU experience looking for a travel contract in a specialized neuroscience progressive care unit with a structured schedule and comprehensive compliance requirements.