Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Jacksonville, Florida
Saint Vincent's Medical Center Riverside

Job Opportunity: RN - Med/Surg Telemetry (Travel)

Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Accepts 36 - 48 hour contracts
• Every other weekend required
• Easter shift required

Required Qualifications

License & Certifications

• Current RN license in Florida (Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start)
• BLS (American Heart Association) certification required
• Must complete license/certificate verification within 30 days prior to assignment
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be valid and match address requirements)

Experience

• Specialty: RN Telemetry I
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated (default to typical for RN Telemetry I roles, generally 1+ years)
• No prior travel experience explicitly required

Mandatory Health & Safety Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two doses of vaccine (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire
• Fit Test: Required annually (preferred prior to start)
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within 90 days prior to start
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen: Completed within 30 days prior to start and updated annually

Onboarding & Competency Requirements

• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.) completed within 1 year, updated every 3 years
• Ascension EKG Exam with passing score (80% minimum, 2 attempts allowed)
• Ascension Skills Checklist completed within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (onsite)
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Color Vision test completed prior to start and updated every 3 years
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training
• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist (optional for onboarding)

Professional Documentation

• Resume/Profile submission required
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal Background Check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (within 30 days prior to first assignment, updated annually)
• Employment Verification for past 7 years (updated annually)
• Education Verification within 90 days prior to start
• Confirmation of Assignment documentation required upon initial assignment and updates for extensions
• Badge Photo (white or blue background, no alterations)

Summary

This is a travel RN position specializing in Med/Surg Telemetry in Jacksonville, FL, with a 13-week contract length. The role requires weekend and holiday (Easter) shifts. Candidates must hold a current Florida RN license, BLS certification, and meet extensive health, safety, and onboarding requirements specific to the Ascension Health system. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.