Med Surg Telemetry RN
Dothan, Alabama
Southeast Alabama Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job – Alabama, Dothan

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Location: Dothan, Alabama
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Unit: 42-bed unit in a 400-bed Level 2 Trauma facility
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6 to 1:7

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Alabama
• Telemetry experience with a minimum of 1 year, including experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Sex offender registry check
  • Education verification
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
  • Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year or clear chest X-ray if previously positive
  • Annual 10-panel drug test (no instant/rapid tests) within 90 days of start
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required for placements starting on or after September 15; no declinations accepted except approved medical or religious exemptions (facility form required)
  • COVID-19 vaccination is voluntary
  • Fit mask test within 12 months prior to start (specific approved mask models only)
  • Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap only required if working in Pediatrics
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references within the last 12 months (up to 18 months if necessary)
• Employment Application: Complete application or resume required

Facility-Specific Requirements

• APS Clearance (Shirley’s Law):

  • Must complete and hand-sign APS Registry Clearance Form prior to orientation
  • Form requires witness signature and date
  • Clearance results must be on file before starting
• Photo for Badge:

  • Passport-style headshot with light background, no nose rings
  • Must be submitted within 72 hours of signing contract
• Preferred Badge Name: Confirm first and last name for badge printing
• Facility Modules:

  • Must complete assigned facility modules by the Friday prior to start (deadline 12 PM EST)
  • Modules completed through facility system; additional Apex trainings assigned for ER, CCU, and Neuro ICU specialties
• NIH Stroke Certification:

  • Required for all RNs except Pediatrics, NICU, and Surgery
  • Must be current within 1 year and renewed annually if expiring during contract
  • Facility provides instructions and access after clearance

Work Environment

• Level 2 Trauma Center
• 1:6 to 1:7 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Night shift with 12-hour shifts

Summary

This is a 13-week travel Registered Nurse position on a night shift in a Level 2 Trauma hospital in Alabama. Candidates must hold an active Alabama RN license, have ACLS and BLS certifications, and meet extensive background, health, and facility-specific compliance requirements. The role involves working in a 42-bed unit with typical nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:6 to 1:7. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.