Med Surg/Telemetry Float RN
Newark, NJ
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele Float)

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

Job Description

• Float between 8 MS/Tele units in a float pool; additional float units possible based on skill set and hospital needs
• Patient ratio approximately 1:5-6+ (to be confirmed)
• Work schedule includes every other weekend
• Report to the Nursing Office for unit assignment each shift
• Scrub color: Navy Blue

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1.5 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, with experience within the last year
• Experience working in an acute care setting
• Experience working with adult, infant, maternal-fetal, neonate, and pediatric patients
• Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• IV Certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Required Certifications & Training

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA required; RQI and instructor cards acceptable
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required and must be updated annually
• Peripheral IV and Central Line Education Package: Mandatory for all RNs on new bookings; certification valid for 3 years
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Preferred but not required for this position
• Completion of Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam within 72 hours of signing
• Completion of Competency Exam, Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam, and IV Therapy/Infusion Exam within 72 hours of signing
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required with remediation policy in place

Additional Required Certifications (as applicable)

• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB): Required for ER, Peds ER, and Behavioral Health RNs only
• Other certifications such as PALS, NRP, Chemotherapy, EFM, and specialized tech certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (confirm with program coordinator)

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for New Jersey
• License name must match legal name on documentation or have proof of name change on file

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
• Physical exam within the last 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (10-panel minimum)
• Background check within 30 days of start, including criminal, alias, and exclusion list searches
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
• Two references within the last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• Completion of annual education sign-off and facility-specific orientation materials
• Fit test and respiratory medical clearance as required
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Color blindness testing if job tasks require color discrimination
• Latex allergy questionnaire if applicable

Work Policies

• Must complete floating policy acknowledgment for every new assignment
• Must comply with facility-specific safety and orientation requirements
• Must complete annual CEUs including stroke, trauma, med-surg, and others as applicable
• Must complete Vendor Medical Clearance Form if history of positive TB
• Must complete Iron Temple online training if assigned to ER, Peds ER, or Behavioral Health units

Patient Care & Safety

• Patient care ratio approximately 1:5-6+
• Must maintain all required certifications and competencies throughout assignment
• Must adhere to all facility policies including infection control, medication administration, and emergency procedures

This position offers a dynamic float role within MS/Tele units, ideal for RNs with acute care experience seeking a travel contract in New Jersey.