Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Burlington, North Carolina
Alamance Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job – Burlington, North Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry unit)
• Location: Burlington, North Carolina
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday (EOW/EOH)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Patient Population: Primarily Medical-Surgical (MS) on a telemetry-capable unit
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Floating: Must float to all campuses as needed for patient care

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical and 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

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
• Pass/fail EKG/Dysrhythmia competency exam required for all RNs (minimum 82% to pass)
• EPIC test required with passing score (minimum 80%)
• Other certifications may be preferred depending on unit (e.g., TNCC, CPI) – verify with manager if applicable

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (for badge issuance)
• Background check within 60 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, including aliases and national searches
• Education verification by a third party (Associate’s degree in nursing or higher required)
• 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)
• Annual skills checklist with a one-week grace period for renewal
• Facility-specific documents including health history form, floating policy, dress code acknowledgment, and contractor equipment acknowledgment
• Badge photo meeting strict facility requirements (no selfies, solid color background, business casual or uniform attire, forward-facing)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start (includes THC, opiates, cocaine, amphetamines, etc.)
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine proof required
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer proof
  • Hepatitis B titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• Fit mask test completed within current calendar year (approved N95 respirators only)
• NURSYS license verification within 60 days of start

Important Notes

• The client enforces a zero-tolerance policy for tardiness and unexcused absences; flexibility with scheduling is required.
• Candidates must complete all compliance requirements by 12 Noon EST the Wednesday prior to the start date.
• Candidates must acknowledge and pass all required tests including EPIC and EKG exams.
• Floating to multiple campuses is mandatory.
• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Candidates will receive Workday login information two weeks before start for onboarding tasks including multi-factor authentication setup.
• Fingerprinting is required only for Home Health and Long-Term Care positions (not applicable here).

Summary

This is a night shift travel RN position on a telemetry-capable medical-surgical unit in North Carolina requiring at least 2 years of RN experience, EPIC proficiency, telemetry monitoring experience, and flexibility to float across campuses. Compliance with strict background checks, immunizations, certifications, and testing is mandatory. First-time travel nurses are welcome.