Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Oxford, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location: Oxford, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Work on a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit (Telemetry technicians are separate).
• Some weekends and holidays required.
• Required skills include IV start.
• Experience with MEDITECH EMR is a plus but not required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, required prior to start and must be maintained throughout the assignment.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Proof of identity (government-issued photo ID) and eligibility to work (I9, E-Verify).
• Background check: 7-year criminal history, education verification, and ongoing updates as required.
• NURSYS verification for RN license.
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands, updated annually.
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination accepted).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months prior to start.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer, vaccination, or declination).
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination).
  • Varicella (positive titer, vaccination, or declination).
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug test within the last 12 months (instant acceptable).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.

Additional Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations.
• Completion of skills checklist annually for applicable units.
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start.
• Acknowledgement of orientation safety manual and HIPAA compliance.

Notes

• Candidates requesting religious or medical exemptions for flu vaccination must complete facility-specific exemption forms with appropriate documentation.
• Performance evaluations required if previously employed with the facility for over 1 year (clinical) or 2 years (internal).

This position offers an opportunity to work in a combined Medical-Surgical and Telemetry environment with a supportive team and structured compliance requirements. Night shift availability and flexibility for some weekends/holidays are essential.