Telemetry/PCU RN
Woonsocket, RI
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Telemetry I

Location: Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Float RN position covering Medical/Surgical Telemetry and Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Must have 2+ years of recent cardiac nursing experience, including care for cardiac cath patients and telemetry patients
• Night shift weekend requirement: every other Friday and Saturday
• EPIC electronic health record experience required
• ACLS certification must be current and reflect prior use in previous positions (no newly obtained ACLS accepted)
• Submission must include current BLS and ACLS certifications

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Rhode Island
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience, including within the last year
• Experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Cardiology experience
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Professional license primary source verification within 30 days of start
• Drug screening (10-panel test) within 60 days of start (specific to some locations)
• Annual completion of color-blind test
• Basic Pharmacology Exam (minimum 80%)
• Basic Rhythm Interpretation Screening (minimum 80%)
• Core Competencies Exam (minimum 80%)
• Specialty Exam (minimum 80%)
• Skills Checklist submission required
• Education verification (diploma or transcripts)
• National criminal background check within one year of start date
• Physical/health statement confirming clearance to work (annual)
• Immunizations and health requirements including:

  • COVID-19 vaccination and booster or declination
  • MMR immunity proof
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination (declinations not accepted in some locations)
  • Influenza vaccine or declination (seasonal, optional)
  • TB test
  • Varicella immunity
  • Tdap vaccination (declinations not accepted in Rhode Island)
• Respirator fit test (annual; must be completed prior to start if onsite testing not available)
• Employment eligibility verification (Form I-9 or agency attestation)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Submission must be in one PDF including: cover sheet, resume, skills checklist, 2 references (one from a manager or supervisor), license/certification verification, BLS and ACLS certifications
• Weekend coverage is every other Friday and Saturday on night shift

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs with strong cardiac skills and EPIC experience seeking a 13-week travel assignment in Rhode Island.