Med Surg/Telemetry RN
New Haven, CT
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse - MS/Tele (Telemetry)

Location: New Haven, Connecticut Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Unit: RN Telemetry Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Level I Trauma Center

Schedule and Assignment Details

• Shift: Day, 4x12-hour shifts, 7:00 to 19:00 (12 hours per day, 48 hours per week)
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes
• Ratios: Average 1:5 on days, 1:6 on nights, 1:5 on weekends
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-Call Requirement: No
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Float: May float within scope to meet facility needs
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Valid Connecticut RN license or Nurse Licensure Compact license. A pending license is accepted if it is active before the start date. If the candidate does not hold the required license, they must apply for a Connecticut license within 72 hours and provide proof.
• Med Surg / Telemetry Experience: 2 years of experience required
• Recent Experience: Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS: Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS: Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS: NIH Stroke Scale certification
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing. Highest level of education verified. Diplomas are not accepted, and only accredited schools are accepted. Internationally educated candidates need a foreign equivalency report and diploma.

Preferred

• Initial series of COVID vaccines, if previously received
• Tdap vaccination within 10 years (highly preferred, not required; a declination is acceptable)

Additional Certifications (Unit-Dependent)

Check the unit description for requirements. Listed certifications must be from AHA or ARC unless noted.

• ACLS: AHA or ARC
• PALS: Not required for Pediatric Stepdown
• NRP: AHA only; required for NICU
• TNCC: Required for ER; preferred for Pediatric ER
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for most RNs. Not required for pediatric population (including PICU), case management, behavioral health, or home health. Required for Labor and Delivery. Must include at least 2 CE hours.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute): Required for psychiatric/behavioral health; preferred for ER RNs
• EFM: Electronic Fetal Monitoring
• Chemotherapy: Required for some oncology units; must be through ONS (APHON for pediatric oncology)

Required Facility Training and Attestations

• Language Services Training
• CAUTI Education Training
• Suicide Risk and Environmental Assessment Training
• Mobile Heartbeat Alarm Module (not required for ER/ED, Pediatrics, ICU, or NICU)
• CLABSI Prevention for Adult and Pediatric Training
• Preventing Pressure Injury Training
• Patient Transportation with Oxygen Education
• Pyxis ES MedStation Modules
• Baxter Pump Interoperability Training
• Patient Bedside Rounding Module
• Ventricular Assist Device Awareness Module
• AME Blood Administration Module (updated annually)
• New Employee Orientation Module (completed at orientation)
• 21st Century Cures Act Module
• ED Handbook (ER/ED RNs only)
• eCart Training Module
• Chaperone Policy Training
• Stroke Education Module (RNs)
• Fire Safety Module
• Pre-start EPIC testing for ER RNs with EPIC experience or who opt out of EPIC training at orientation

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 12 months of start
• Drug Screen: 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start (rapid 10-panel accepted)
• TB: Negative T-Spot or QuantiFERON-Gold within 6 months of start, or 2 negative PPDs at least 1 week apart within 12 months. For positive history, chest X-ray within 1 year and TB questionnaire required. TB questionnaire updated annually.
• Immunizations and Titers: Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and Hepatitis B documentation (positive titer, vaccine series, or accepted declination, as applicable)
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (09/01 to 03/31), or a medical or religious exemption. Declinations are not allowed.
• Fit Test: N95 fit test within 12 months, updated annually. Candidates must be clean shaven for testing.

Background Checks

• Criminal Background Check: 7-year check within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Sanctions Checks: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG within 30 days of start
• Identification: Photo ID matching legal name on the first day