Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Jacksonville, FL
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Days
$1,372/weekOverview
- Start Date03/08/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Job Opportunity: RN - Med/Surg Telemetry (Travel)
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Details
- Accepts 36 - 48 hour contracts
- Every other weekend required
- Easter shift required
Required Qualifications
License & Certifications
- Current RN license in Florida (Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start)
- BLS (American Heart Association) certification required
- Must complete license/certificate verification within 30 days prior to assignment
- Driver’s License/State ID (must be valid and match address requirements)
Experience
- Specialty: RN Telemetry I
- Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated (default to typical for RN Telemetry I roles, generally 1+ years)
- No prior travel experience explicitly required
Mandatory Health & Safety Requirements
- MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
- Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
- Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
- Varicella: Proof of immunity or two doses of vaccine (no declinations accepted)
- Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
- TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire
- Fit Test: Required annually (preferred prior to start)
- 2 Step PPD or IGRA within 90 days prior to start
- Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually
Onboarding & Competency Requirements
- Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.) completed within 1 year, updated every 3 years
- Ascension EKG Exam with passing score (80% minimum, 2 attempts allowed)
- Ascension Skills Checklist completed within 1 year of start, updated annually
- Ascension Cerner Test-Out
- Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (onsite)
- Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
- Ascension Color Vision test completed prior to start and updated every 3 years
- Ascension Nova StatStrip training
- Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (optional for onboarding)
Professional Documentation
- Resume/Profile submission required
- At least two professional references prior to first assignment
- Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (within 30 days prior to first assignment, updated annually)
- Employment Verification for past 7 years (updated annually)
- Education Verification within 90 days prior to start
- Confirmation of Assignment documentation required upon initial assignment and updates for extensions
- Badge Photo (white or blue background, no alterations)
Summary
This is a travel RN position specializing in Med/Surg Telemetry in Jacksonville, FL, with a 13-week contract length. The role requires weekend and holiday (Easter) shifts. Candidates must hold a current Florida RN license, BLS certification, and meet extensive health, safety, and onboarding requirements specific to the Ascension Health system. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
Employer
Olaro
13 nurses recommend working with Olaro
Pros
Very friendly, extremely helpful and patient, explains the steps needed well and clearly. Very understanding and kind. Dave always made sure to keep in contact and help control my fears as I started my first travel assignment.
Cons
None.
Recommends working with Olaro
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About Jacksonville, FL
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Jacksonville, FL here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Jacksonville is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- In the summer, average highs are around 90°F and lows are around 70°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 65°F and lows are around 45°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Jacksonville, with many options available for furnished housing, especially in popular areas near the beaches and downtown.
- Jacksonville is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options are available, including buses and the Skyway, but a car is generally recommended for getting around the expansive city and its surrounding areas.
- Jacksonville has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the lush greenery and potential exposure to hurricanes.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Jacksonville due to its numerous healthcare facilities and hospitals.
- Jacksonville offers a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of restaurants, especially seafood options.
- The city also has a thriving arts community, with numerous galleries and the Riverside Arts Market.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golf, tennis, and water sports along the coastline, while outdoor enthusiasts can explore the city's parks and nature reserves.
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