Telemetry RN
Hartford, Connecticut
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Telemetry

Location: Hartford, Connecticut
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work schedule: 36 hours per week, every other week (EOW)
• Patient focus: Post-cardiac patients, cardiac drips, and stroke patients
• Specialty: Telemetry nursing with cardiac and stroke care experience

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 1 year of cardiology experience, including experience within the last year
• Stroke care experience
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification

Required Onboarding and Compliance

• Current and valid RN license verification dated within 30 days of start
• Specialty-specific competency testing completed within the last year
• Skills checklist for clinical contractors
• Fit test and respirator evaluation with physician signature
• COVID-19 vaccination proof or approved exemption/declination (with agency letterhead)
• Proof of MMR, Hepatitis B vaccination series, Influenza vaccine, Varicella immunity, and Tdap vaccine (or declination if no pediatric interaction)
• 2-step PPD or IGRA TB test with chest x-ray if positive (per state requirements)
• Physical/health statement confirming fitness to work within the last year
• 10-panel drug screen completed within 30 days of start (no THC)
• Background checks including federal, nationwide, county criminal, SSN verification, education verification, and various professional screenings dated within 30 days of start
• Signed professional and compliance forms including code of conduct, confidentiality agreements, conflict of interest disclosure, and system access forms

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Candidates should be prepared to provide all required documentation and certifications before onboarding
• This role involves direct patient care in a telemetry setting with a focus on cardiac and stroke patients

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs with cardiac and stroke care skills seeking a long-term assignment in Connecticut.