Telemetry Registered Nurse I
Jacksonville, FL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Telemetry I (Travel)

Location: Jacksonville, Florida

Job Details

• Specialty: RN Telemetry I
• Employment Type: Travel
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Schedule Requirements:

  • Every other weekend availability
  • Availability on Thanksgiving & Christmas Eve/Day
• Required Credentials: Registered Nurse (RN) license

Required Certifications & Credentials

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Must be American Heart Association (AHA) certified
• Nursys Verification: Within 30 days prior to start; disciplinary actions require additional documentation
• License/Certificate Verification: Current license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Ascension Color Vision Test: Completed prior to start and updated every 3 years
• Ascension Core Competencies: HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; completed within a year of start and updated yearly (minimum 80% score, max 2 attempts)
• NIH Certification: Group A updated yearly; Groups B-F updated every 2 years
• Ascension EKG Exam: Must pass with at least 80%, max 2 attempts; updated as new editions are released
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation: Completion of pre-hire education attestation required
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding: Completed onsite prior to start
• Ascension Nova StatStrip: Pre-hire modules required for non-allied positions
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out: Cerner test results and training checklist with signed attestation
• Ascension Badge Photo: Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Driver's License/State ID: Must be current and valid; address must match licensing requirements
• Ascension Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist completed within one year of start and updated annually
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually; includes testing for 12 specified substances
• Ascension Education Verification: Verification of education relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment: Provided upon initial assignment and updated with each extension
• Ascension Employment Verification: Third-party employment verification for past 7 years, updated annually
• Criminal Background Check: Includes Social Security Trace, Employment Verification, OIG Search, National Sex Offender, and others; completed within 30 days of first assignment and updated annually
• EPLS (Excluded Parties List System): Run within 90 days of start and rerun if break in service > 90 days

Required Immunizations & Health Screenings

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred prior to start, can be completed onsite; updated annually
• 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
• Positive PPD / Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire: Positive IGRA or PPD results, chest x-ray within one year, and TB questionnaire; updated annually
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Required within specified timeframes prior to start; TB questionnaire updated annually
• Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, serological immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider; no declinations accepted
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted

Additional Information

• References: At least two professional references required prior to first assignment
• Optional: Some checklists and evaluations may be optional or completed post-assignment
• Contract Length: Not specified

This position requires thorough credentialing, immunizations, and compliance with Ascension Health’s onboarding and competency standards. Candidates must be prepared for a travel assignment with specific holiday and weekend availability.