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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job in North Carolina (Burlington)

Job Details

• Location: Burlington, North Carolina
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, every other weekend and every other holiday
• Schedule: 3 shifts of 12 hours each
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position posted as Medical-Surgical Telemetry due to EKG exam requirement and tele-capable unit; patient population primarily Medical-Surgical.
• Nurse-to-patient ratios approximately 1:5-6.
• Must float to all campuses as needed for patient care.
• Prior travel experience not required; first-time travelers are welcome.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required.
• Charge nurse experience preferred.
• Telemetry remote monitoring experience required.
• EPIC electronic health record experience required.

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in North Carolina.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of RN experience in specialty.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required.
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred.
• Telemetry remote monitoring experience required.
• Charge RN experience preferred.

Compliance & Testing Requirements

• Pass/fail Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for all RNs (except Behavioral Health or Case Managers). Two attempts allowed; must score 82% or higher.
• EPIC test required; two attempts allowed with passing score of 80% or higher.
• Candidates must complete a mandatory questionnaire prior to offer.
• Must comply with zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences.
• Must be flexible with scheduling.

Floating Requirement

• Must be willing and able to float to all campuses within the health system as needed for patient care.

Documentation & Background Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required.
• Social Security card required for badge issuance.
• Background check within 60 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years.
• Education verification required; foreign equivalency evaluation required if education obtained outside the U.S.
• Employment verification for last 5 years required.
• References: 2 supervisory references required for clinical positions (one within 12 months, one within 24 months).
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start.
• Immunizations and health documents required, including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine proof
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray 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 exemption

Additional Requirements

• Annual skills checklist with a one-week grace period for renewal.
• Must review and sign floating policy and contractor equipment acknowledgment forms.
• Badge photo must meet strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire).
• Must complete health history form prior to clearance.
• Fingerprinting required for certain positions (Home Health and Long-Term Care only).

Orientation & Onboarding

• Candidates will receive Workday login information two weeks prior to start for onboarding tasks, including multi-factor authentication setup.
• Onboarding tasks must be completed before arrival onsite.

This position is ideal for RNs with Medical-Surgical and Telemetry experience who are flexible, reliable, and able to work night shifts with floating responsibilities across multiple campuses. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.