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

Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36

Job Details

• Work 3 consecutive 12-hour night shifts
• Weekend and holiday rotations required
• No call responsibilities
• Floating between campuses as needed
• Patient Care Unit (PCU) nurse with 1:5 patient ratios
• Management and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Peripheral line and PICC line care/management
• Titration of drips
• Cardiac telemetry experience required

Requirements/Qualifications

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

Licensure

• Primary source license verification required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required within 60 days of start

Compliance & Background 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:

  • Social Security Trace with all aliases
  • County, statewide, national criminal, federal court, sex offender, and FACIS Level 3 searches
  • Education verification (primary source, 3rd party)
  • International background checks if applicable
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history
• Verification of all employment within last 5 years through third party
• Two supervisory references required (one within 12 months, one within 24 months)
• Annual skills checklist with one-week grace period for renewal
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start (includes THC, opiates, cocaine, amphetamines, etc.)
• Fingerprinting (NC SBI) required only for Home Health and Long-Term Care positions

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam (if applicable) within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test (N95) 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 positive history
• TB questionnaire within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity via positive titer or 2 vaccines at least 28 days apart
• Hepatitis B titer or declination required
• Varicella immunity via positive titer or 2 vaccines at least 28 days apart
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept-Feb)

Additional Requirements

• Candidate must be flexible with scheduling and aware of zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Must complete compliance by deadline (12 Noon EST Wednesday prior to start)
• Must pass mandatory questionnaire prior to offer
• Badge photo must meet strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire, forward-facing)
• Must review and sign floating policy and contractor equipment acknowledgement form
• Must complete health history form and upload prior to clearance
• Must complete onboarding tasks including Workday login and multi-factor authentication setup before 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 2 years of nursing experience, cardiac telemetry skills, and multiple certifications including ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Certification. Candidates must comply with extensive background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific policies. Floating between campuses and weekend/holiday rotations are mandatory. First-time travelers are welcome.