PCU Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry
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: 16 weeks

Job Details

• Work schedule includes weekend and holiday rotations
• No on-call duties
• Floating between campuses as needed is required
• Patient Care Unit (PCU) nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5
• First-time travelers are welcome

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience
• Cardiac Telemetry experience required
• Experience managing and interpreting dysrhythmias
• Experience with peripheral line care/management and PICC line management
• Ability to titrate drips
• Must be flexible with scheduling and adhere to strict punctuality and attendance policies

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (required for Cardiac Progressive Care and MS/Telemetry units)
• Pass/Fail EKG/Dysrhythmia competency exam (must pass with minimum 82%)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication)

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse license for North Carolina
• Primary source license verification required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required within 60 days of start

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (required 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)
• Transcript/Diploma copy for highest nursing education
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine proof
  • 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 (required by October 20)
• Fit mask test completed within current calendar year (N95 approved types)
• Health History Form and TB Questionnaire completed prior to clearance
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history
• Verification of employment history for last 5 years
• Two supervisory references required (one within 12 months, one within 24 months)
• Badge photo meeting strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual/uniform attire)

Testing & Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% to pass)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (pass/fail, 82% minimum, max 2 attempts with remediation)
• EPIC test (online, 2 attempts allowed, 80% minimum to pass)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Proficient in EKG interpretation
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience working in a PCU - Progressive Care Unit setting

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be aware of and agree to the zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Candidates must complete all compliance requirements by the deadline (12 Noon EST the Wednesday prior to start date)
• Floating policy and contractor equipment acknowledgement forms must be reviewed and signed
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced Registered Nurses with cardiac telemetry skills, working nights in a progressive care setting with a supportive team environment.