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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Telemetry

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

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, Nights (7 PM - 7 AM)
• Schedule: Every other weekend, holidays as needed
• Floating: Required as needed
• Specialty Focus:

  • Cardiac patients (Congestive Heart Failure, rule-out myocardial infarction, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Arrhythmias)
  • Secondary focus on respiratory issues (COPD, pneumonia)
• Patient Diagnoses: Heart Failure, Respiratory Failure, NSTEMI, COPD, Pneumonia

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience required
• First-time travelers are welcome (no prior travel experience required)

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Pass/Fail EKG exam required for all RNs regardless of specialty
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (check with program management if unclear)

Licensure

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

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID)
• Social Security Card (required for badge)
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification by a 3rd party (Associate’s degree in nursing or higher required)
• Transcript/Diploma as applicable
• 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
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (required by October 20)
• Fit mask test completed within current calendar year and updated annually (N95 approved types)
• Physical exam (if applicable)

Testing & Competencies

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

Additional Requirements

• 2 supervisory references required from clinical positions (one within 12 months, one within 24 months)
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history
• Verification of all employment within last 5 years through third party
• Annual skills checklist with a one-week grace period for renewal
• Facility-specific documents including floating policy and contractor equipment acknowledgement must be reviewed and signed
• Badge photo meeting strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual/uniform attire)

Work Environment & Policies

• Zero tolerance for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Flexible scheduling required
• Floating to other units as needed

This position offers an opportunity to work in a cardiac telemetry unit with a focus on complex cardiac and respiratory patients in a reputable healthcare system in North Carolina. The role requires strong clinical skills, certifications, and compliance with strict facility policies and documentation standards.