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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Care for stable trauma patients in a high-volume surgical trauma environment.
• Provide pre-op and post-op care for surgical patients including exploratory laparotomies, hemi-colectomies, mastectomies, laparoscopic cholecystectomies, eye surgeries, trauma, and plastic surgeries.
• Also care for lower volume surgical populations such as gynecological surgeries (hysterectomy, myomectomy), palliative care, 24-hour observation, and medical overflow patients.
• Use rapid response teams, administer blood products, and manage peripheral lines.
• No on-call required.
• Weekend rotation and holidays as needed.
• All travelers may be floated between campuses as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Social Security Card.
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years, including aliases and multiple search levels. No open hits allowed.
• Education verification by a third party; Associate’s degree in nursing or higher required. Foreign equivalency evaluation required if education was obtained outside the U.S.
• Employment application/resume with 7 years of work history.
• Verification of all employment within the last 5 years through a third party.
• Two supervisory references required from clinical assignments within the last 24 months (one within 12 months).
• Annual skills checklist with a one-week grace period for renewal.
• Facility-specific documents including health history form, dress code acknowledgment, floating policy, and contractor equipment acknowledgment.
• Badge photo meeting strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire, forward-facing).

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam (if applicable).
• Fit mask test (N95 or approved alternatives) completed within the current calendar year and updated annually.
• Proof of adult Tdap vaccine.
• Negative TB test (Qgold/TSPOT) within 6 months or chest X-ray if positive history. Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella, and Hepatitis B (titer or declination).
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start. Positive marijuana results result in immediate contract cancellation with a 6-month reapplication ban.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually.

Testing & Competency Exams

• Pass/Fail EKG (Dysrhythmia) exam required for all RNs except Behavioral Health and Case Managers.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam with minimum passing score of 80%.
• Color vision testing required unless non-clinical.
• EPIC test required with two attempts allowed; 80% passing score required.
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required.
• Acknowledgment of pass/fail testing policies required.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be aware of and agree to the facility’s floating policy across campuses.
• Candidates must complete onboarding tasks including Workday login and multi-factor authentication prior to start.
• Fingerprinting required only for Home Health and Long-Term Care positions (not applicable here).
• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are welcome.

This position offers a challenging trauma and surgical nursing experience in a high-volume hospital setting with a supportive team environment and comprehensive compliance requirements.