Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Vero Beach, FL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (RN) - MS/Tele Overflow (Med/Tele)

Location: Vero Beach, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Experience:

  • Minimum 18 months tele/acute care experience required; 2 years preferred
  • Must have PCU or Cardiac Tele experience (must be reflected in work history)
  • Experience with vasoactive drips & stroke patients required

• Certifications Required:

  • AHA BLS (must have at time of submittal)
  • ACLS (must have at time of submittal)
  • NIHSS (must obtain prior to start)

• License:

  • Pending license accepted
  • State license verification and primary source verification required within 30 days of start

• Other Requirements:

  • Must be nicotine-free (smoke-free facility)
  • Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen + Nicotine (cotinine) test required within 1 year of start
  • Must include all requested time off (RTO) upfront at submission
  • First-time travelers accepted
  • Locals accepted at same rate
  • Willingness to float within scope to all 3 hospitals within 20 miles

Schedule & Hours

• Guaranteed hours:

  • 36 hours for 3x12-hour shifts
  • 40 hours for 8 or 10-hour shifts
• Block scheduling not accommodated

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Teaching hospital
• Total staffed beds: 332
• Charting system: EPIC
• Scrub color: White
• Free parking in unrestricted spaces

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

Background Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting accepted nationwide)

Health Documents

• Physical exam within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Required immunizations or titers:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
• COVID-19 vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption required

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS and BLS (AHA only)
• NIH Stroke Certification (annual completion required)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) during orientation for RNs/LPNs
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (HIPAA)
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing

Documentation & Training

• Online training modules must be completed by due date prior to start (access provided after contract signing)
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; video must be watched before test
• Time-sensitive modules must be prioritized and completed without delay

References & History

• Two professional references required within 2 years of start for travel and acute care positions
• Employment application required
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• Performance evaluation required if worked with the system over 1 year

Additional Notes

• Floating to other hospitals within 20 miles may be required
• Facility is smoke-free; nicotine use is not permitted
• Drug screen does not need annual renewal unless expiring during contract
• Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service
• Fingerprint clearance must be on file prior to start; candidates cannot start with fingerprints pending

This position is ideal for RNs with tele/acute care experience, especially those skilled in PCU or Cardiac Telemetry, comfortable with vasoactive drips and stroke patient care, and able to comply with strict onboarding and compliance requirements.