Med Surg Telemetry RN
Dothan, Alabama
Southeast Alabama Medical Center

Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)

Overview

• Location: Dothan, Alabama
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Unit: MS overflow / Tele unit (Tele means telemetry for RN roles)
• Schedule: Day shift, 7:00 to 19:00, 4x12 hours (48 hours/week). 3x12 or 4x12 is accommodated based on traveler preference.
• Patient assignment: Requires high acuity comfort with a 1:6 or 1:7 patient ratio
• Block booking: Available (at additional cost)
• Accepts new travelers: Yes
• Local candidates: Not accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Alabama
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience of 1 year, with experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• BLS issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or United States Department of Defense
• NIHSS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in a large hospital setting
• Experience with cardiac or critical care drips

Certifications Listed (as applicable)

• ACLS (AHA, ARC, or DoD only)
• PALS (AHA, ARC, or DoD only)
• NRP
• TNCC
• Tdap: required only for PEDS unit candidates

Preferred

• Core Exams I–III (highly preferred). The RN network orientation module alone is not accepted.

Other Requirements and Notes

• Orientation: 16 hours (non-billable), held every other Monday. Contracts end on Tuesdays.
• Compliance deadline: 1 week before start.
• Facility modules: Must be completed by the Friday before start at 12 pm EST. ER, CCU, and Neuro ICU have additional trainings.
• COVID vaccination: The posting lists it as required unless exempt, but the additional info says it is voluntary. Confirm with the recruiter.
• Badge photo: Head-and-shoulder passport-style photo within 72 hours of signing. No nose rings.
• Scrubs: All navy, or navy pants with a white top.