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 (approximately 3 months)
Schedule Requirements:
- 36 to 48 hour contracts acceptable
- Every other weekend required
- Easter coverage required
Required Qualifications
- License: Current RN license in Florida (must be verified within 30 days prior to start)
- Certifications:
- BLS (American Heart Association)
- Nursys verification required
- Experience:
- Specialty: RN Telemetry I
- Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated, assume standard for Telemetry RN (typically 1+ years)
- Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
Required Onboarding and Compliance
- Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics) completed within a year of start, updated every 3 years
- Ascension EKG Exam with a passing score of at least 80% (updated every 3 years)
- Ascension Color Vision test completed prior to start and updated every 3 years
- Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (onsite)
- Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
- Ascension Nova StatStrip training
- Ascension Cerner Test-Out
- Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical, completed within one year of start, updated annually)
Health and Safety Requirements
- MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
- Fit Test: Required annually (preferred prior to start)
- Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination
- Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
- TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within a year, and annual TB questionnaire
- 2 Step PPD or IGRA within 90 days prior to start
- Varicella: Proof of immunity or two doses of vaccine (no declinations accepted)
- Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
- 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually
Additional Professional Requirements
- Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (within 30 days of first assignment, updated annually)
- Employment Verification for the past 7 years
- Education Verification within 90 days of start
- Professional References: At least two required prior to first assignment
- Driver’s License/State ID (must be current and valid)
- Ascension Profile and Confirmation of Assignment documentation
Summary
This is a travel RN position specializing in Med/Surg Telemetry in Jacksonville, FL, with a contract length of approximately 13 weeks. The role requires weekend and holiday coverage, multiple certifications, comprehensive onboarding, and strict health and safety compliance. 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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