Medical-Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse
Greensboro, North Carolina
Wesley Long Community Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Facility: Wesley Long Community Hospital (Cone Health MSP)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, Nights (7 PM - 7 AM)
• Schedule: Rotating weekends and holidays
• Float: Required; all travelers may float between all Cone Health campuses
• Experience: Minimum 2 years required; no first-time travelers
• Patient Population:

  • Oncology patients (newly diagnosed through end of life)
  • Sickle cell patients in acute pain crises
  • MedSurg patients with conditions such as diabetes management, COPD, asthma, cellulitis, pneumonia, abdominal pain, foley management, etc.
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:4-6

Required Skills & Experience

• BLS certification
• EPIC experience
• PCA pump experience
• Telemetry interpretation and monitoring
• Medical-Surgical Oncology experience required
• Chemo certification not required (do not administer chemo)

Certifications & Exams

• Pass/Fail EKG exam required for all RNs (must score 82% or higher; 2 attempts allowed)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Other certifications may be required based on specialty/unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIH Stroke Certification)
• EPIC test required for RNs and allied candidates (2 attempts allowed; 80% passing score)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required (80% passing score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required (time sensitive, must be on file within 24 hours of qualification)

Licensure & Verification

• North Carolina RN license with primary source verification required 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.
• Work history verification for the last 5 years required
• Two supervisory references required (one within 12 months, one within 24 months)

Compliance & Background Checks

• 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
• No open hits on background check allowed
• Fingerprinting required only for Home Health and Long-Term Care positions (not applicable here)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption
  • COVID-19 vaccination or declination

Additional Requirements

• Candidate must be flexible with scheduling and aware of zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Candidate must complete 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)
• Health history form and affiliate packet must be completed and uploaded prior to clearance
• Annual skills checklist with a one-week grace period to update; failure to renew results in removal from floor

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract RN position on nights with rotating weekends and holidays in Greensboro, NC. The role requires oncology and med-surg experience, strong telemetry skills, and flexibility to float across campuses. Candidates must have at least 2 years of RN experience, be certified in BLS, and pass required competency exams including an EKG test. Comprehensive background checks, immunizations, and licensure verifications are mandatory for clearance.