Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Dothan, AL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Location: Dothan, Alabama
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Schedule options: 3x12 or 4x12 shifts, accommodated according to traveler preference
• Unit: Medical-Surgical overflow / Telemetry Unit
• No local candidates allowed (must live outside a 90-mile radius)
• Orientations every other Monday; contracts end on a Tuesday (Tuesday pay period)
• Open to new travel nurses
• High acuity environment with patient ratios of 1:6 or 1:7
• Must be proficient with drips including Cardizem, Tridil, and Amiodarone
• Block booking available; every other week (EOW) required
• Scrub colors: All navy or navy pants with white top

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Alabama
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Proficiency in Cardizem and Tridil drips

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but must be comfortable with high acuity and patient ratios typical for medical-surgical travel nursing
• Prior travel experience: Not required (new travelers accepted)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Must provide proof of work eligibility (I-9 attestation and completed form)
• Valid Driver’s License or State ID (name must match RN license)
• Social Security Card or last four digits confirmation
• Background check: 7-year criminal history, sex offender, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Education verification (official transcript or clearinghouse verification)
• NURSYS license verification required
• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit mask test within 12 months prior to start (specific approved masks only)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Drug testing: 10-panel within 90 days of start, updated annually (instant/rapid tests not accepted)
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references within last 12 months (may extend to 18 months if necessary)
• Employment application/resume
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• Completion of facility-specific modules prior to orientation (deadline Friday before start)
• APS Clearance Form and Registry results (Alabama Shirley’s Law) must be completed and cleared prior to orientation
• Photo for badge (passport-style, no nose rings) within 72 hours of signing contract

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) strongly preferred or required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• NIH Stroke Certification (facility or AHA accepted, must be current)
• Core competency exams (Core Exams I-III preferred; HIPAA attestation required)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccine required unless exempted (religious or medical)
• Flu vaccine required or documented exemption (masking required if exempt)
• Immunizations or titers required for: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap required only for Pediatrics unit (not applicable here)
• TB Questionnaire required for all candidates

Additional Notes

• Candidates must live at least 90 miles from the facility to qualify
• Hard deadline for compliance is 1 week prior to start date
• Facility requires exact name match on all documents (license, driver’s license, social security card)
• Orientation is unpaid and lasts 16 hours
• Facility enforces strict vaccination and compliance policies with no exceptions for license renewal or background checks

This position is ideal for travel RNs comfortable with high acuity medical-surgical and telemetry patients, looking for a 13-week contract in Alabama with flexible scheduling options.