Travel Med-Surg/Ortho RN (Telemetry & Cardiac Drips)
Dothan, AL
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Dothan, Alabama
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Shift Options: 3x12 or 4x12 hour day shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Block scheduling may be accommodated
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6-7

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• First-time travelers are welcome
• Must be proficient in drips including Cardizem, Tridil, Amiodarone
• Unit is orthopedic with MS/tele overflow requiring cardiac drip skills at times
• Must live at least 90 miles from the facility (no locals accepted)
• Pending license holders are eligible
• Previous permanent staff are ineligible for travel assignments for 10 years

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – ARC, AHA, or DoD accepted
• NIH Stroke Certification (NIHSS) – must be current within 1 year and updated annually; completed through facility after clearance
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) preferred but not mandatory
• Other certifications as applicable: PALS, NRP, TNCC
• State RN license verification required with exact name match on license and ID
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required

Licensing & Background Checks

• State license must be current and renewed before assignment start
• Background check: 7-year criminal history, SS trace, counties, nationwide, FACIS Level 3, sex offender, education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Shirley’s Law APS Clearance Form and results required prior to orientation (time sensitive)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands (initial and annual)
• Fit mask test within 12 months prior to start (specific approved masks only)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Flu vaccination required for all placements starting on or after 9/15; no declinations accepted (medical/religious exemptions on facility form accepted with mask requirement)
• COVID-19 vaccine is voluntary

Competency & Documentation

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required as applicable
• Core exams I-III from Prophecy highly preferred (HIPAA attestation required)
• Proof of 2 clinical references within last 12 months (or 18 months if necessary)
• Complete employment application/resume
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units

Facility Specific Requirements

• Scrubs: Navy blue
• Candidate must bring a valid driver’s license matching RN license name on first day
• Photo for badge required within 72 hours of signing (passport-style, no nose rings)
• Facility modules must be completed before orientation; no time to complete during orientation
• Preferred badge name must be confirmed prior to start
• Religious and medical vaccination exemption forms must be completed on facility-specific forms

This position offers a challenging orthopedic nursing role with cardiac drip responsibilities in a reputable healthcare system, ideal for nurses with at least one year of experience and required certifications.