Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Elizabeth, NJ
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

Location: Elizabeth, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Work Hours: 36 hours per week
• Schedule: Every other weekend
• Float: Will float to Med Surg if not needed in telemetry; additional float units possible based on skill set and hospital needs
• Patient Ratio: 1:5-7
• Charting System: Allscripts
• Patient Mix / Skill Requirements:

  • CHF
  • Stroke
  • Renal failure with fluid overload
  • Stable non-STEMI
  • Post cardiac cath/post staged-PCI
  • Able to read rhythm strips and intervene

Experience & Certifications

• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years as a Registered Nurse
• Prior Travel Experience: First-time travelers are not preferred (prior travel experience recommended)
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Additional Preferred/Required Certifications (depending on unit):

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Not required for this role
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Not required for this role
  • Chemotherapy Certification – As applicable
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) – Not required for this role
  • Other certifications as applicable based on float units and hospital needs

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 30 days of start
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and alias checks required
  • Must have no open cases to start
• Health Documents:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframe
  • Physical exam within 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
  • Drug screen within 30 days of start
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
  • Immunizations: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis)
  • Fit test and respiratory clearance as required
  • Latex allergy questionnaire if applicable
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required for telemetry units)
  • Color blind testing if job tasks require color discrimination
• Orientation & Training:

  • Facility-specific floating policy acknowledgment
  • Annual education sign-off
  • Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication knowledge
  • Vendor medical clearance if history of positive TB
• References & Work History:

  • Two references within last 2 years (one managerial)
  • Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
  • Work history verification per New Jersey state requirements

Additional Notes

• Facility does not accept travel pairs.
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Must be able to float to other units as needed.
• Prior travel experience is preferred; first-time travelers may not be considered favorably.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with telemetry and medical-surgical skills who are comfortable floating and working in a dynamic hospital environment. Compliance with all certifications, health screenings, and competency exams is mandatory.