Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Jacksonville, FL
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,372/weekOverview
- Start Date03/08/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- 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
Licensure
- Current RN license in Florida, with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start
- Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
- License/Certificate verification required
Certifications
- BLS (American Heart Association) required
- NIH Certification (updated per schedule)
- Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics) with minimum 80% passing score
- Ascension EKG Exam with minimum 80% passing score
- Fit Test (annual)
- Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)
Health 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 one year, and annual TB questionnaire
- Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
Background and Verification
- Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (within 30 days of first assignment, updated annually)
- Employment verification for past seven years
- Education verification relevant to clinical work (within 90 days of start)
- Professional references: at least two prior to first assignment
Other Requirements
- Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical specialty-specific, updated annually)
- Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
- Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (onsite)
- Ascension Cerner Test-Out
- Ascension Color Vision test (updated every 3 years)
- Driver’s License/State ID (must be valid and match home state for compact license)
- Ascension Badge Photo (forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations)
Experience
- Specialty: RN Telemetry I
- Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1 year in specialty or higher based on typical RN Telemetry I roles
Prior Travel Experience
- No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned
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) availability. Candidates must hold a current Florida RN license and meet extensive certification, health, and background verification requirements. 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 Medical Surgical 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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