Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Burlington, North Carolina
Alamance Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse - MS/Tele

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

Job Details

• Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts, nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), every other weekend and every other holiday
• Patient Population: Primarily Medical-Surgical (MS)
• Float Requirement: Must float to all campuses as needed for patient care
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Telemetry: Remote monitoring experience required
• Charge RN experience preferred
• EPIC system experience required

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• First-time travelers are welcome (prior travel experience not required)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license for North Carolina
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred
• Pass/Fail Dysrhythmia/EKG exam required for all RNs (except Behavioral Health or Case Managers)
• EPIC test required
• NURSYS verification required within 60 days of start

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (for badge issuance)
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification (Associate's degree in nursing or higher required)
• Transcript/Diploma as proof of highest education
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (Qgold/TSPOT within 6 months)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
• Fit mask test (annual, specific approved N95 respirators)
• Physical exam (if applicable)
• Fingerprinting required for Home Health and Long-Term Care positions only

Additional Requirements

• Must be flexible with scheduling and adhere to zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Must complete all compliance documentation by the deadline (12 Noon EST the Wednesday prior to start date)
• Must review and sign floating policy and contractor equipment acknowledgement
• Two supervisory references required (one within 12 months and one within 24 months prior to start)
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history required
• Verification of all employment within last 5 years required
• Annual skills checklist with a one-week grace period for renewal

Preferred Qualifications

• Charge RN experience
• ACLS certification
• NIH Stroke Certification (may be required depending on unit)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification may be preferred

Notes

• Candidates must submit a professional badge photo meeting strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire) prior to clearance
• Candidates must acknowledge and pass required EPIC and Dysrhythmia/EKG testing (two attempts allowed, remediation required after first failure)
• Must be willing to float to all campuses within the system as needed

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Pass/Fail testing for EKG and medication administration required, with acknowledgement of pass/fail testing policies
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) training
• NURSYS license verification
• State License 1 verification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Telemetry remote monitoring experience
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgement