Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical Telemetry
Greensboro, North Carolina
The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job in Greensboro, North Carolina

Position Details

• Job Title: Registered Nurse
• Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Schedule: Every other weekend and holidays as needed
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit: Medical-Surgical with Telemetry capability (patient population primarily Medical-Surgical)
• Float: Required to float across all facilities as needed

Requirements & Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical / Telemetry nursing experience
• Medical-Surgical / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Pass/fail EKG (Dysrhythmia) exam
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing

Licensure & Certifications

• Additional certifications may be preferred depending on unit (verify with manager):

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for Cardiac Progressive Care and MS/Tele units)
• EPIC electronic health record system experience preferred

Job Responsibilities & Patient Population

• Care for patients with:

  • Observation status
  • Respiratory conditions
  • General Medical-Surgical diagnoses
  • Palliative, End of Life, Hospice care
  • Psychiatric observation
  • Diabetes management (including new and complicated cases)
  • Surgical and surgical observation patients

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Must complete a background check within 60 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years
• Provide government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) and Social Security Card for badge issuance
• Education verification required: Associate’s degree in nursing or higher
• Pass EPIC test (2 attempts allowed, 80% or higher to pass)
• Submit a professional badge photo meeting strict facility guidelines (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire)
• Complete health documents and immunizations including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine proof
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity or vaccination series
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination series
  • Hepatitis B immunity or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption (during flu season)
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
  • Fit mask test (N95 respirator) completed within current calendar year and updated annually
• Complete skills checklist annually with a one-week grace period for renewal
• Provide 2 supervisory references from clinical assignments within the last 24 months (at least one within 12 months)
• Employment application/resume with 7 years of work history required
• Verification of employment history for the last 5 years through a third-party vendor
• Must review and sign facility-specific policies including floating policy and contractor equipment acknowledgement

Additional Notes

• The client enforces a zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Candidates must be flexible with scheduling and able to float across facilities
• Candidates will receive Workday login credentials two weeks prior to start and must complete onboarding tasks before arrival
• Fingerprinting is required only for Home Health and Long-Term Care positions (not applicable here)

This position offers a structured night shift schedule with a diverse patient population primarily on a Medical-Surgical telemetry-capable unit. It is suitable for RNs with at least 2 years of experience, including those new to travel nursing.