Cardio/Neurovascular Med-Surg/Telemetry RN
Dothan, AL
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Travel Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Cardio/Neurovascular Med-Surg/Telemetry

Location: Dothan, Alabama
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Work Details

• 42-bed Cardio/Neurovascular Med-Surg/Telemetry unit
• Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Weekly hours: 36 (block scheduling available; every other weekend required)
• Patient ratio: 1:6 (high acuity)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alabama
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current ACLS certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with dysrhythmias
• Experience administering cardiac drips including Cardizem, Tridil, and Amiodarone

Required Certifications & Licensure

• Active Registered Nurse license in Alabama or compact license (no pending status; must be in good standing)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (must be current within 1 year and updated annually; required for all RNs except Pediatrics, NICU, and Surgery)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check: 7-year criminal history, sex offender, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Drug testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, updated annually; instant/rapid tests not accepted
• Physical exam: Initial and updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit mask test: Annual, must be completed within 12 months prior to start (specific approved mask models only)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Flu vaccine (mandatory for all starting on or after 9/15; no declinations except medical/religious exemptions on facility form)
  • COVID vaccine (voluntary)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: titer or 2 vaccines required; booster or signed declination if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire required for all candidates
• Flu and COVID vaccine documentation must be submitted prior to start or as required by facility policies

Additional Requirements & Policies

• Must live at least 90 miles from the facility (no local candidates)
• Return to Office (RTO) days preferred: 3–5 days, maximum 7 days per 13-week contract
• Former permanent staff ineligible for 10 years
• Scrubs: Navy bottoms and white top required
• Compliance documents due 1 week prior to start
• Facility-specific modules must be completed by the Friday before orientation (modules sent directly to candidate)
• Photo for badge: Passport-style headshot with light background, no nose rings; must be submitted within 72 hours of signing contract
• Shirley’s Law APS Clearance Form: Must be hand-signed and completed prior to orientation; clearance required before starting
• Name on driver’s license, social security card, and RN license must match exactly; discrepancies must be resolved before start
• Two clinical references required, from within the last 12 months (up to 18 months if necessary)
• Core competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency exams required as applicable
• HIPAA attestation and facility orientation safety manual acknowledgement required

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System

• Epic

Summary

This is a high-acuity travel RN position on a Cardio/Neurovascular Med-Surg/Telemetry unit requiring strong cardiac skills, including dysrhythmia and cardiac drip experience. The role demands night shifts with a 1:6 patient ratio and strict compliance with immunization, background, and licensing requirements. Candidates must be prepared for thorough credentialing and facility-specific training prior to starting.