Cardiac Telemetry RN
Greensboro, North Carolina
The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Telemetry

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

Job Overview

• Work schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Day shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Monday through Friday only; no weekends or holidays
• Unit operates from 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM
• Pre/post unit for Cath lab, EP lab, PV lab, and interventional radiology
• Patient population includes Same Day PCI patients and those from IR, EP, Cath, and PV labs
• Some patients require telemetry monitoring

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience (higher value from all sources)
• Prior travel experience not required (first-time travelers accepted)
• Telemetry experience required
• Charge RN experience required
• Knowledge of care and monitoring for arterial and venous access patients, including hemostasis management
• Familiarity with patient populations from Cath, EP, PV, and interventional radiology labs

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse license valid in North Carolina
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (AHA or ARC)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or ARC)
• Pass/Fail Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (must score 82% or higher; 2 attempts allowed)
• EPIC system proficiency required (pass EPIC test with minimum 80%)
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• NURSYS verification required within 60 days of start
• State-specific fingerprinting (North Carolina SBI) required prior to start
• References: 2 supervisory references required (one within 12 months, one within 24 months)
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history required
• Employment verification for last 5 years through third-party vendor required
• Annual skills checklist must be maintained

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start (including THC, opiates, cocaine, amphetamines, etc.)
• Fit mask test completed within current calendar year and updated annually (approved N95 respirators required)
• Proof of adult Tdap vaccine required
• QGold/TSPOT TB test within 6 months of start; chest X-ray and TB questionnaire as applicable
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer required
• Hepatitis B titer or declination required
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer required
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/22/2025 – 2/27/2026)

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID and Social Security card required for badge issuance
• Candidate must complete and upload Health History Form prior to clearance
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies including floating policy and contractor equipment acknowledgement
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgement required
• Pass Fail EKG exam required for all RNs regardless of specialty
• Strict punctuality and attendance policy with zero tolerance for tardiness or unexcused absences
• Candidate must be flexible with scheduling
• Education verification required: Associate’s degree in nursing or higher; foreign equivalency evaluation if education obtained outside the U.S.
• Photo for badge must meet strict guidelines (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire, forward-facing pose)

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years telemetry nursing experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Successful completion of Pass/Fail testing including EKG and medication competency
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in charge nurse roles
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record system

Summary

This is a 13-week travel Registered Nurse position specializing in Cardiac Telemetry with a focus on patients from cardiac catheterization and interventional labs. The role requires a minimum of 2 years RN experience, telemetry and charge nurse experience, and multiple certifications including ACLS, BLS, and successful completion of a dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam. The position offers a Monday-Friday day shift schedule with no weekends or holidays. Candidates must meet strict compliance, health, and background requirements prior to start. First-time travelers are welcome.