Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Westwood, New Jersey
HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Westwood, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit Beds: 23
• Patient Ratio: 1:6-7
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (EOW) or less
• Documentation System: EPIC required
• Experience: 2 years preferred; 1st time travelers accepted with sufficient Med/Surg experience
• Uniform: White top and navy pants

Required Skills

• Medical/Surgical nursing
• Telemetry and remote monitoring
• IV insulin protocol
• Colostomy care
• Feeding tube care/management
• Pre/post hemodialysis care
• Renal failure management
• Accessing ports
• Blood product administration
• Central line blood draws
• Peripheral line care/management
• PICC line management
• Starting IVs
• Heparin and insulin administration
• Care for CVA patients
• Pre/post neurosurgery care
• Total joint replacements
• Management of surgical drains and chest tubes
• Oxygen management including nasal cannula
• Oral suctioning
• Tracheostomy management

Certifications Required (as applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• State License Verification (Primary source online verification)
• NURSYS Verification (for RN, LPN/LVN, AP)

Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% or meet/exceed Angoff score)
• Color Blind Testing (online acceptable)
• Competency Exams (minimum passing score 80% or Angoff score)
• Annual Core Testing (for subcontractors)

Background and Documentation Requirements

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks upon hire
• Education verification (highest level required)
• Work history verification for 7 years (NJ requires minimum 1 year verified with no gaps over 30 days)
• Skills checklist annually (unit specific)
• Complete application/resume required

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Adult Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGOLD, or TSPOT) within 1 year
• TB questionnaire within 90 days of start (for positive TB results)
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination accepted)
  • Varicella (positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers with sufficient Med/Surg experience are welcome
• Documentation and credentialing requirements are strict and must be current
• Weekend work is required every other weekend or less

This position offers an opportunity to work in a 23-bed unit with a moderate patient ratio, requiring a broad range of acute care nursing skills, especially in Med/Surg and telemetry. Candidates must be prepared to meet comprehensive certification, competency, background, and health documentation requirements.