Registered Nurse, Med-Surg/Telemetry - Inpatient Rehabilitation
Greensboro, North Carolina
The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse - MS/Telemetry

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Schedule: Every 3rd weekend and holidays as needed
• Float required across multiple campuses
• Patient ratio: 1:6
• Unit: Inpatient rehabilitation with specialized care for patients with CVA, TBI, ABI, spinal cord injury, neurological diagnoses, generalized debility, post-stroke, aneurysm, and post-op surgical rehabilitation needs
• Acute care rehab experience preferred

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Medication Administration Badge (MAB)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Certifications & Exams

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Pass/Fail EKG (Dysrhythmia) Exam
• EPIC test (pass required; 2 attempts allowed)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher)
• Competency Exam (80% or higher)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., NIH Stroke Certification for Cardiac Progressive Care and MS/Tele units)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (required for badge)
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, including aliases, national criminal, sex offender, federal court, FACIS Level 3, and education verification
• Foreign equivalency evaluation if education obtained outside the U.S. (must be submitted within 30 days of start)
• Education verification: Associate’s degree in nursing or higher required
• Transcript or diploma copy may be required for verification
• NURSYS license verification within 60 days of start
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start (includes THC, opiates, methadone, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, oxycodone, propoxyphene)
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult vaccine proof required)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months
  • TB Questionnaire within 30 days of start and annually
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccination or positive titer proof
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required by 10/20 for working candidates)
• Fit mask test within current calendar year (N95 approved types) and updated annually
• Fingerprinting required only for Home Health and Long-Term Care positions (not applicable here)

Additional Requirements

• 2 supervisory references required from clinical assignments within the last 24 months (at least one within 12 months)
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history
• Verification of all employment within last 5 years through third-party vendor
• Annual skills checklist with a one-week grace period for renewal
• Candidate must be flexible with scheduling and aware of zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Candidate must review and sign floating policy and contractor equipment acknowledgement form
• Badge photo must meet strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire, forward-facing)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care in an inpatient rehabilitation setting
• Manage patients with neurological and rehabilitative needs
• Perform clinical tasks including vital signs, medication reconciliation, specimen collection, dressing changes, and telephone triage
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient recovery
• Adhere to facility policies and procedures, including floating as needed

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with prior travel contract experience seeking a night shift role in a specialized inpatient rehabilitation setting.