Telemetry Registered Nurse
Latrobe, PA
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Telemetry Registered Nurse

Location: Latrobe, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 48

Job Description

• Telemetry nursing position providing patient care on telemetry units.
• Night shift schedule with four 12-hour shifts weekly.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum of 1 year telemetry nursing experience within the last year.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Experience

• Minimum years of experience in specialty: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience for telemetry nursing.
• No prior travel experience explicitly required.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current Pennsylvania RN license with primary source verification.
• Required certifications as listed above must be valid and verifiable.

Health & Background Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start date.
• Negative TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year; if past positive, negative chest x-ray within 1 year plus annual TB questionnaire.
• Immunizations or titers within 10 years for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination)
• Negative 15-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or documented declination required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 1).
• Background checks within 30 days of start including SS trace, county searches (7 years), nationwide sex offender, and Pennsylvania statewide patch certificate.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start.
• Pennsylvania Department of Human Services fingerprinting results required prior to start.
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search required for all candidates.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of multiple orientation and compliance documents prior to start, including but not limited to:

  • Emergency Contact Form
  • Orientation Checklist
  • Pandemic Attestation
  • Code of Conduct
  • Confidentiality Agreement
  • Disclosure Statement
  • Employment Handbook acknowledgment
  • Various competency assessments and training modules (e.g., Skin Integrity, Mobility, Catheter Training, Cardiac Procedure Education) with required 100% quiz pass rates.
• Photo for badge required.
• Facility will provide first week’s schedule and additional facility-specific documentation within 48 hours of start date.

References

• Two professional references required for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles (within 3 years of start).
• One professional reference required for per diem non-acute care roles.

Additional Notes

• Religious and medical COVID-19 exemptions must be formally documented and signed by appropriate authorities.
• All RN and LVN/LPN candidates on telemetry units must complete and bring competency assessment forms to orientation.

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity in telemetry with comprehensive compliance and credentialing requirements to ensure patient safety and regulatory adherence.