Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Jacksonville, NC
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Med-Surg Telemetry Unit

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

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 4 shifts of 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Schedule: Includes weekends and holidays; no call required
• Patient Population: Cardiac, Diabetes, CHF, COPD, Renal, General Surgery, Orthopedics
• Unit Size: 42-bed Med-Surg Telemetry unit
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Floating: May be required to float to like or lower acuity units
• Block scheduling requests cannot be accommodated
• No local candidates within 50-mile radius accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Med-Surg / Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks updated every 30 days while on assignment
• Education Verification: Diploma or transcript required, must be completed within 90 days of start
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted except as placeholder)
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (or proof of past positive with required documentation)
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B titer (vaccine series alone not accepted)
  • Varicella immunity (2 vaccines, positive titer, or physician-documented history)
  • Tdap vaccine within last 10 years (titer or DTaP not accepted)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 – Feb 28) with medical or religious exemptions accepted (declinations not accepted)
  • COVID vaccination proof if vaccinated; unvaccinated candidates must complete declination form
• Additional Compliance:

  • Fit mask test (as applicable)
  • Skills checklist and unit competency exam required
  • Facility-specific forms including confidentiality, code of conduct, certification acknowledgements, TB questionnaire, COVID screening, and user access forms must be completed and signed as required

Additional Notes

• Candidates must include Return to Office (RTO) documentation in submission to be honored at time of offer
• Orientation includes completion of LMS modules and facility-specific training
• NCI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) training required for ER RNs; ICU/IMCU/MS/Tele RNs require online CPI certification
• No call responsibilities
• Facility uses latex-free PPE; latex allergies are acceptable

This position offers experience across a diverse patient population in a busy Med-Surg Telemetry setting with a supportive interdisciplinary team including RNs, LPNs, PCTs, CNAs, and unit secretaries.