Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Med Surg / Telemetry experience (2 years), with experience within the last year
One completed travel assignment
BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross; e-cards accepted; must be current upon submission
NIHSS certification (required for RNs in MS/Tele; updated annually)
EKG course and telemetry test
State license verified within 30 days before start
NURSYS verification within 30 days before start
Medication/pharmacology competency exam (100% required; within 30 days of start and updated annually)
Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (90% required in every sub-section; updated annually)
Unit-specific competency exam (80% required in every sub-section; updated annually)
Skills checklist aligned with competency exams (initial within 1 year of start; updated annually)
Valid driver's license
Onboarding Requirements
Background and verification: 7-year criminal background check, OIG/HHS, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and OFAC checks, education verification, and a driver's license or state ID
Health: Physical exam within 1 year of start; TB test within 12 months (TB questionnaire updated annually); Tdap; proof of measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B immunity; flu vaccine or approved exemption on file by 11/30 for the 2026-27 season; negative 8-panel drug screen within 30 days before start; COVID vaccination strongly preferred
Drug screen note: A positive marijuana result will lead to cancellation on certain units
Fit testing: Required within 1 year of start and completed on-site; PAPRs allowed
Documentation: Two former direct supervisor references (one within 1 year of start, one within 3 years); resume covering the last 7 years of employment; 10-year work history verification
Orientation: Patient Care Orientation Class (Skills) required for all RNs
Assignment Details
Float: May float within scope to meet facility needs if needed, and to sister facilities if there is a need
Block schedules: Not accommodated
Local candidates: Not accepted; local radius rule is 75 miles
Pending state licenses: Not accepted
RTO restrictions: 5 days or less
Charting system: Epic (software familiarity, not a credential)