Telemetry Registered Nurse
Jacksonville, Florida
FLJAC Ascension St Vincent's Riverside

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: Approximately 13 weeks

Job Description

• Accepts 36 to 48 hour shifts
• Every other weekend availability required
• Chemo certification preferred

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Florida
• Telemetry nursing experience of at least 1 year, with experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• EKG competency
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Oncology experience

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Signed assignment agreement prior to start
• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics with minimum 80% passing score
• Passing score on updated EKG exam (minimum 80%, two attempts allowed)
• Completion of unit-specific checklist (optional)
• Completion of required onboarding education and attestations
• Cerner system test-out and training checklist with signed attestation
• Recent professional references (at least two)
• Criminal background check including Social Security trace, OIG search, and National Sex Offender registry
• Employment verification for the past seven years
• Drug screening (12-panel) within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter
• Verification of education relevant to clinical work within 90 days prior to start
• Health and immunization requirements including:

  • MMR (two vaccines or positive titer, no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella (two vaccines, serological evidence, or verified history; no declinations accepted)
  • Tdap (valid within 10 years, no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine (optional; mask required if declined during flu season)
  • Tuberculosis screening (2-step PPD or IGRA, chest X-ray if positive, annual questionnaire)
  • Fit test for respiratory protection (annual)
  • Statement of good health or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Driver’s license or state ID matching address requirements

Additional Information

• Badge photo required (forward-facing, white or blue background, no filters)
• Assignments may require completion of specific vendor or facility onboarding modules prior to clearance
• Contract worker onboarding completed onsite

This position is ideal for an RN with telemetry experience seeking a long-term assignment in Florida with a reputable healthcare provider. The role requires strong clinical skills, compliance with comprehensive onboarding and credentialing processes, and flexibility for weekend shifts.