Med Surg Telemetry RN
Milford, CT
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse – Telemetry

Location: Milford, Connecticut Contract Length: 13 weeks Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Schedule

• Shift: Day, 3x12-hour shifts (0700–1930)
• Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week
• Weekends: Works every other weekend
• Floating: Will float as needed
• RTO: 7 days require approval

Facility

• Type: Short-term acute care hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 426
• Level II Trauma Center: Yes
• Parking: Free

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Connecticut
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross (AHA or ARC only)
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification required for RNs, with at least 2 CE hours from an acceptable provider
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing

Certifications and Competencies

• ACLS (AHA or ARC only), PALS (AHA or ARC only), and NRP (AHA, required for NICU) are listed by the facility, and the unit description determines which apply.
• TNCC is required for ER and preferred for Pediatric ER.
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Must score 85% within 12 months of start.
• Color Blind Test (online): Must score 80% or higher. Exams dated before the signed contract are not accepted.

Background, Documentation, and Health Requirements

• Identity: Photo ID matching legal name on the first day.
• Background check: 7-year criminal check within 12 months of start, updated annually. Also required: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG within 30 days of start.
• Education: Verification of highest education level. Diplomas are not accepted. International candidates need a foreign equivalency evaluation.
• License: Primary source verification within 30 days of start. NURSYS verification within 30 days of start.
• Work history: 7-year work history with no gaps greater than 90 days. Verification of the last 7 years of employment is required.
• References: 2 professional references (travel) within 3 years of start.
• Physical exam: Within 12 months of start.
• TB: Negative T-Spot or QuantiFERON-Gold within 6 months, or 2 PPDs at least 1 week apart within 12 months. TB questionnaire required and updated annually.
• Drug screen: 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start.
• Immunizations: MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), hepatitis B, and varicella documentation required. Tdap is highly preferred, not required. Preferred: COVID vaccine series if previously received.
• Flu vaccine or exemption: Required during flu season (09/01–03/31), with a deadline of 12/01. Declinations are not allowed.
• N95 fit test: Required within 12 months and updated annually. Not required for Case Manager or Nurse Navigator RNs.
• Skills checklist: Required within 12 months of start.
• Radiation exposure attestation: Required for listed radiation-related units.

Training and Attestations

• Language services, CAUTI, CLABSI, pressure injury prevention, patient transportation with oxygen, Pyxis MedStation, Baxter pump, bedside rounding, VAD awareness, AME blood administration (updated annually), 21st Century Cures Act, ED handbook (ED/ER RNs), eCart, chaperone policy, fire safety, suicide risk assessment, stroke education, and new employee orientation modules
• Attestations are typically sent via DocuSign.