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

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (MS/Telemetry Unit)

Location: Oxford, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Medical Surgical with Telemetry (Telemetry Techs are separate)
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Weekend and holiday shifts required occasionally
• Electronic Medical Record system: MEDITECH (experience 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 1 year of Medical Surgical and/or Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association, required prior to start and must be maintained throughout assignment
• IV start capability

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background check: 7-year criminal history check within one year of start, updated annually, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Employment eligibility verification (I9, E-Verify)
• Government-issued photo ID required during hours of service
• Physical exam: Initial and annual attestation of ability to meet physical demands
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug test within last 12 months (instant acceptable)
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination accepted
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 6 months prior to start; annual TB questionnaire if prior positive
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or declination required (titer/vaccines preferred)
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or declination preferred
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept–March)

Additional Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable unit
• Performance evaluations required if previously worked over 1 year with the client
• Employment application/resume submission required

Notes

• Facility requires completion of religious or medical exemption forms if flu vaccine is declined
• Candidate must carry photo ID during all hours of service
• Telemetry techs are separate; this role focuses on nursing duties on MS/Telemetry unit
• Some weekend and holiday shifts are mandatory