Med Surg / Telemetry RN
New Haven, Connecticut
Yale-New Haven Hospital

RN Telemetry

Location: New Haven, Connecticut Facility type: Short-term acute care, Level I Trauma Center, 1,567 staffed beds Unit: Neuro telemetry unit Contract length: 13 weeks Shift: Night, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 to 07:00), 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week Guaranteed hours: Yes Call: No Float: Yes Block: No Average patient ratio: 1:4 to 5 Scrub color: Royal blue Charting system: Epic Return-to-office: More than 7 days upon approval

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in Connecticut or Compact state, active before start date
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Neuro patients
• BLS issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) only
• NIH Stroke Certification (NIHSS), at least 2 CE hours, from an acceptable provider (AACN, AHA, APEX, Blue Cloud, HealthStream)

Preferred

• ACLS, PALS, and NRP are listed as unit-dependent certifications (AHA or ARC only). Not specified as required for this role.
• Tdap vaccination within 10 years is highly preferred, not required. A Tdap declination is acceptable. TD is not acceptable in place of Tdap.
• COVID vaccine series, if the candidate has received it

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test (T-Spot or QuantiFERON within 6 months, or 2 PPDs within 12 months) and TB questionnaire updated annually
• 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (09/01 to 03/31), with a 12/01 deadline. Declinations are not allowed.
• Measles, mumps, rubella: positive titer or 2 MMR vaccines
• Varicella: positive titer, 2 vaccines, or physician-documented history
• Hepatitis B: positive titer, proof of 3-dose series, or declination within 1 year of start
• N95 fit test within 12 months, updated annually, clean-shaven for testing

Background and Documentation

• 7-year criminal background check within 12 months of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Highest-level education verification. Diplomas are not accepted. Accredited schools only.
• Foreign equivalency report and diploma required for internationally educated candidates
• Photo ID matching legal name on first day
• Employment application with 7-year work history and no gaps over 90 days
• Work history verification for the last 7 years (attestations not accepted)
• Two professional references (travel), within 3 years of start
• Skills Checklist, completed within 12 months of start