Telemetry Float Registered Nurse
West Islip, NY
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: West Islip, New York
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Start Date: January 5 only
• Shift Schedule: 4x12-hour shifts and 3x12-hour shifts per week
• Time Off: Facility approves a maximum of 5 days off during the contract
• Facility Type: 437-bed teaching hospital
• Patient Ratios: Up to 1:8; candidates must be comfortable with this ratio
• Uniform: Scrubs in all white, all navy, or a combination; croc-type shoes with holes are not allowed

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with a permanent license
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (refer to specific unit requirements)

Licensure

• Must have a valid state license within 30 days of start
• License issues will result in automatic cancellation

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required; first-time travelers accepted

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Driver’s license or state ID with clear picture and address
• 7-year background check including multiple federal and state databases, completed within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Education verification: diploma or transcript acceptable
• Physical exam using facility-specific form completed within 30 days prior to start, signed by a physician
• Fit test for N95 mask (Halyard Fluidshield or 3M 1860) within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (antibody and antigen results required)
  • Varicella
• Standard 9-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination required (October 1 - April 30), with exemptions considered case-by-case
• COVID vaccination series preferred

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam with minimum score of 80%

References and History

• Two clinical references required (supervisor level or above)
• Employment history covering 7 years with explanations for any gaps
• At least 1 year of experience in specialty or comparable/higher acuity area
• Current skills checklist applicable to the position within the last year

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be comfortable with patient ratios up to 1:8
• Uniform and footwear policies are strictly enforced
• Time off is limited to a maximum of 5 days during the contract period

This position is suitable for Registered Nurses with at least 2 years of experience who are comfortable working in a teaching hospital environment with higher patient ratios and can comply with detailed credentialing and health requirements. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.