Telemetry RN
Jacksonville, FL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

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.