Orthopedic Med-Surg Telemetry RN
Burlington, North Carolina
Alamance Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Ortho (Travel/Contract)

Location: Burlington, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Work a 3x12 hour night shift schedule (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend required (Saturday and Sunday)
• No on-call duties
• Float to other units as needed
• Charge RN shifts required as needed
• Unit has 29 beds, caring for adult through geriatric orthopedic and medical-surgical patients
• Telemetry monitoring available
• Patient population includes total joint replacements, fracture repairs, kyphoplasties, other surgical procedures, inpatient, and 24-hour observation medical patients
• Physical therapy gym available on unit

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of orthopedic nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Experience in Charge RN roles
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Certifications & Exams

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC approved
• Pass/Fail EKG/Dysrhythmia Competency Exam (required for all RNs except Behavioral Health or Case Managers)
• Charge RN experience and ability to perform charge duties
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing (EPIC or Dysrhythmia/EKG) required
• Other certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) may be required depending on unit but not specified here

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (required for badge issuance)
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, including aliases, national criminal search, federal court, sex offender registry, FACIS Level 3, education verification, and international searches if applicable
• Education verification by a 3rd party for nursing degree (Associate’s degree in nursing or higher required)
• Transcript or diploma may be requested if education verification is delayed
• 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 required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (proof of adult Tdap vaccine required)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) immunity proof or vaccination series
  • Varicella immunity proof or vaccination series
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
• Fit mask test completed within current calendar year and updated annually (N95 respirators approved)
• Health History Form and any physician-mandated work restrictions documentation
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history
• Verification of all employment within last 5 years through third party
• Two supervisory references required (one within 12 months, one within 24 months prior to start)
• Annual skills checklist with a one-week grace period for renewal

Additional Job Details

• Compliance deadline: 12 Noon EST the Wednesday prior to start date
• Facility enforces strict photo requirements for badge photos (no selfies, no cropped photos, business casual or uniform attire, solid color background, forward-facing pose)
• Floating policy applies to all agency staff and must be reviewed and signed
• Contractor equipment acknowledgement form required
• Workday login and onboarding tasks must be completed prior to arrival, including MFA setup
• Fingerprinting required only for Home Health and Long-Term Care positions (not applicable here)

Work Environment

• High volume orthopedic and medical-surgical patient care
• Telemetry monitoring available
• Physical therapy gym on unit for patient rehab without leaving the floor

Scheduling & Shift Details

• Night shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (36 hours/week)
• Every other weekend required
• No call required

This position is ideal for experienced travel RNs with charge experience who are comfortable working night shifts in an orthopedic and medical-surgical telemetry unit.