Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Jacksonville, FL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,367/weekOverview
- Start Date02/22/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Job Opportunity: RN - Med/Surg Telemetry (Travel)
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Details
- Telemetry nursing position requiring 36 or 48 hour shifts
- Every other weekend required
- Easter holiday coverage required
Required Qualifications
Licensure & Certifications
- Current RN license in Florida with primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start
- Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association)
- Must pass Ascension EKG Exam with a minimum score of 80% (updated every 3 years)
- Annual Fit Test (respirator mask fit testing)
- Required vaccinations and health documentation including:
- MMR (two vaccines or positive titer, no declinations accepted)
- Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
- Influenza vaccine (seasonal, exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
- Varicella immunity or vaccination (no declinations accepted)
- Tdap vaccine (valid for 10 years, no declinations accepted)
- TB screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire
- 2 Step PPD or IGRA within 90 days of start
- Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
Experience
- Specialty: RN Telemetry I
- Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1 year in telemetry nursing (default to typical for specialty)
- No explicit requirement for prior travel experience
Additional Requirements
- Completion of Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.) with minimum 80% passing score, updated every 3 years
- Ascension Skills Checklist completed within one year of start and updated annually
- Ascension Cerner Test-Out (electronic health record competency)
- Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
- Criminal background check, employment verifications, and professional references required prior to assignment
- Documentation of education verification within 90 days of start
- Driver’s license or state ID matching home state for compact license holders
Summary
This is a travel RN position specializing in telemetry nursing in Jacksonville, FL, with a 13-week contract length. The role requires weekend and holiday coverage, multiple certifications, health screenings, and compliance with Ascension Health’s onboarding and competency requirements. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
Employer
Host Healthcare
222 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Cassie Jo is an absolute ROCKSTAR. She is on top of everything, insanely quick to respond, always ready to remedy any confusion or errors, such an incredible nurse advocate—will go to bat for you in the blink of an eye—as organized as anything I’ve ever seen, and just genuinely kind, caring, and compassionate. I seriously cannot say enough incredible things about her. She is the best and I am so thankful for all of her help, guidance, knowledge, organization, reassurance, skill, and friendliness.
Cons
absolutely NOTHING.
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
About Jacksonville, FL
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Jacksonville, FL here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Jacksonville is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- In the summer, average highs are around 90°F and lows are around 70°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 65°F and lows are around 45°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Jacksonville, with many options available for furnished housing, especially in popular areas near the beaches and downtown.
- Jacksonville is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options are available, including buses and the Skyway, but a car is generally recommended for getting around the expansive city and its surrounding areas.
- Jacksonville has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the lush greenery and potential exposure to hurricanes.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Jacksonville due to its numerous healthcare facilities and hospitals.
- Jacksonville offers a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of restaurants, especially seafood options.
- The city also has a thriving arts community, with numerous galleries and the Riverside Arts Market.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golf, tennis, and water sports along the coastline, while outdoor enthusiasts can explore the city's parks and nature reserves.
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