Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Greensboro, North Carolina
Guilford County Behavioral Health Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, Nights (7 PM - 7 AM)
• Schedule: Every Other Weekend Rotation, Holidays as needed
• Float: Required; all travelers may float between facilities as needed
• Patient Population: Adolescents, Adults, Pediatrics
• Patient Diagnoses: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Substance Abuse
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:6

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• First Time Travelers OK (prior travel experience NOT required)
• Previous Charge RN experience required

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• STARR Certification
• EPIC system proficiency required
• Pass/Fail EKG exam required for all RNs (except Behavioral Health or Case Managers)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (verify with management)

Licensure & Verification

• Valid Registered Nurse license for North Carolina with primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required within 60 days of start
• Education verification required (Associate's degree in nursing or higher)
• Foreign equivalency evaluation required if education obtained outside the U.S.

Compliance & Background Checks

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required
• Social Security Card required for badge issuance
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• No open hits on background check allowed
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents required, including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
• Fit mask test (N95) completed within current calendar year and updated annually

Testing & Competencies

• Pass/Fail EKG/Dysrhythmia exam (2 attempts allowed, must score 82% or higher)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (must score 80% or higher)
• Color Blind Testing (as applicable)
• Competency exams as required by specialty/unit

Additional Requirements

• Candidate must be flexible with scheduling and adhere to zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Must complete mandatory questionnaires prior to offer
• Must review and sign floating policy and contractor equipment acknowledgment form
• Badge photo must meet strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire)
• References: 2 supervisory references required from clinical positions (one within 12 months, one within 24 months)
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history required
• Verification of all employment within last 5 years required through third-party vendor

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of experience and prior Charge RN experience. The position requires night shifts with weekend and holiday rotations, floating between facilities, and working with a diverse patient population including adolescents and adults with behavioral health diagnoses. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, certifications, and competency testing is mandatory. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.