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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts, Days (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Rotation: Weekend and holiday rotation required
• Call: No call required
• Floating: All travelers subject to float between all campuses as needed

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty
• Prior travel experience NOT required (first-time travelers are welcome)

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license for North Carolina
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Experience in Cardiac Telemetry required
• Skills in:

  • Management and interpretation of dysrhythmias
  • Peripheral line care/management, including PICC line management
  • Titration of drips
• Experience with PCU nurse-to-patient ratios (1:5)
• Must be flexible with floating as needed

Compliance & Testing Requirements

• Pass/Fail EKG exam required for all RNs (minimum passing score 82%)
• EPIC test required (2 attempts allowed, 3rd attempt possible with manager approval)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (minimum passing score 80%)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (pass/fail, 2 attempts max)
• Background check covering 7 years of residence/work/school history
• Education verification and transcript/diploma as applicable
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption
• Fit mask test (annual) with approved N95 respirators or CAPR if applicable
• Physical exam (if applicable)

Documentation & History Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security card for badge issuance
• Employment application/resume with 7 years of work history
• Verification of employment for last 5 years through third-party vendor
• Two supervisory references from clinical assignments within last 24 months
• Annual skills checklist (must be updated within one week grace period)

Additional Notes

• Zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Candidates must complete and sign floating policy and contractor equipment acknowledgment
• Badge photo must meet strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid background, business casual/uniform attire)
• Fingerprinting required only for Home Health and Long-Term Care positions (not applicable here)

This position offers a structured schedule with no call responsibilities but requires flexibility for floating and weekend/holiday rotations. The role demands strong cardiac telemetry skills and experience managing PCU patient ratios. First-time travel nurses with the required experience and certifications are encouraged to apply.