Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Burlington, VT
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Tele

Location: Burlington, Vermont
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 26 weeks

Job Description

• Float between Med/Surg, Telemetry, and MS units as needed
• Every other weekend required, no call
• Monday to Sunday schedule, no block schedules
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Epic experience within the past 2 years is required and non-negotiable
• Reliable personal or rental vehicle strongly recommended (public transportation not accessible)
• Vehicles should have all-season or snow tires from November to April

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Vermont
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, including experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• PALS issued by American Heart Association
• NIHSS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience working in a teaching hospital environment
• Experience with Epic EMR system

Certifications & Compliance

• Background check within 30 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification of highest degree
• Annual verification of BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA only, no RQI with recommended renewal date accepted)
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blindness testing required
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• N95 Fit Test required prior to assignment and updated annually (acceptable mask types specified)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap within 10 years or titer
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray if positive TB
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella
  • Hepatitis B series and titer or signed declination
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive titer
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID vaccination or declination required
• Pneumonia vaccination or declination required if assigned to NY facility

Additional Requirements

• Complete all work history information including bed count, EMR, and facility type
• Explanation required for any employment gaps over 90 days
• Two professional references from assignments within the last 3 years
• Skills checklist within 12 months
• Work history verification for the last 2 years of clinical work
• Completion of facility-specific orientation and training modules prior to start (including EPIC and Cornerstone modules)
• Completion of various facility-specific forms and attestations (e.g., abuse registry consent, emergency contact, dress code review)
• Compliance with COVID testing protocol on Day 1 of work
• Passport-style photo for badge (plain light background, no logos or hats) required two weeks prior to start
• Reliable transportation strongly recommended due to lack of public transit

Notes

• No block schedules allowed
• Bi-weekly orientations available on Mondays
• Must complete all required documentation and certifications timely to avoid delays

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs with prior travel experience who are comfortable working in a teaching hospital environment and have recent Epic EMR proficiency.