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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MS/Tele Overflow (Med/Tele)

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

Job Description

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) in Medical/Surgical Telemetry Overflow unit
• Start Date: Next applicable orientation date (3-4 weeks out)
• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 332
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub Color: White
• Parking: Free in unrestricted spaces

Required Experience

• Minimum 18 months of telemetry/acute care experience required
• 2 years preferred
• Must have PCU (Progressive Care Unit) or Cardiac Telemetry experience (must be reflected in work history)
• Experience with vasoactive drips and stroke patients required
• First-time travel nurses accepted

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - current at time of submission
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - current at time of submission
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) - must be obtained prior to start

Work Schedule & Other Details

• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours for 3x12 shifts or 40 hours for 8/10 shifts
• Floating: Yes, will float within scope to multiple nearby hospitals (within 20 miles)
• Block scheduling: Not accommodated
• Local candidates accepted at same rate
• Pending licenses not accepted
• Smoke-free facility: All travelers must be nicotine-free (negative 10-panel drug screen including nicotine/cotinine required)
• Time-sensitive onboarding modules must be prioritized and completed before start

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Valid RN license in Florida
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1.5 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, with experience within the last year
• PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS certification
• Proof of I9 or attestation
• Government-issued photo ID required during hours of service
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance (must be completed prior to start)
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel within 1 year of start (no Florida Medical Marijuana card accepted)
• Physical exam within 6 months of start
• Immunizations and health requirements including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • 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 vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
  • COVID-19 vaccination series or approved medical/religious exemption required

Onboarding & Training

• Completion of online training modules prior to start is mandatory (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone)
• Pass/fail testing on EKG and medication administered during orientation (2 attempts allowed per test)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• Core competency exams and HIPAA acknowledgment required

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references within 2 years required for travel positions
• Employment application and skills checklist must be completed and updated annually
• Facility issues radiation badges if applicable

Notes

• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted upfront with application; late requests likely will not be approved
• Candidates must be aware of and comply with all facility-specific policies and documentation requirements
• This is a teaching hospital environment with a focus on acute care telemetry patients including stroke and cardiac cases

This position is ideal for RNs with telemetry and acute care experience seeking a travel contract in Florida with a reputable acute care facility.