Med-Surg Telemetry RN (Stroke/Neuro)
Burlington, North Carolina
Alamance Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

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

Job Details

• Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts, nights (7 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Work every other weekend (EOW) and holidays as needed
• Floating required: All travelers must float between all facilities in the system
• Patient population: Inpatient with multiple co-morbidities, specialized in stroke (neuro) patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5-6

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience required
• First-time travelers are welcome (prior travel experience not required)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, with at least 1 year of recent experience in Med Surg / Telemetry
• BLS certification issued by 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 accessing ports
• Experience with blood product administration
• Experience in central line care and management
• Experience in peripheral line care and management
• Experience managing PICC lines
• Experience starting IVs
• Telemetry experience, including remote monitoring
• Experience caring for stroke patients

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Pass/Fail EKG/Dysrhythmia exam required (2 attempts allowed, must score 82% or higher)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit
• Other certifications may be required based on unit assignment (verify with program management)

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for North Carolina
• NURSYS verification required within 60 days of start

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 past 7 years
• Education verification (Associate’s degree in nursing or higher required)
• Transcript/Diploma as proof of highest education
• Physical exam (if applicable)
• Immunizations and health documents including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • 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
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
• Fit mask test (annual) for N95 respirators (exceptions apply)
• Fingerprinting required for Home Health and Long-Term Care positions only (not applicable here)
• References: 2 supervisory references required, with at least one from within 12 months prior to start
• Employment application/resume with 7-year work history
• Work history verification for last 5 years

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be flexible with scheduling and aware of zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences
• Floating between facilities is mandatory for all travelers
• Candidates must complete a Pass/Fail EKG exam regardless of specialty
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement and floating policy acknowledgement required
• Candidates must submit a professional badge photo meeting strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire)
• EPIC test required for RNs and allied health starting 9/19/23 (2 attempts allowed)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized neuro/stroke inpatient setting with a supportive team and a structured schedule. First-time travel nurses are encouraged to apply.