Med Surg Telemetry RN
Titusville, Florida
Parrish Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

Location: Titusville, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Facility Type

• Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 210
• Charting System: Meditech
• Parking: Free in any unrestricted space

Job Requirements

Experience & Education

• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Rapid Response team experience
• Experience with total joint patients
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required

Certifications & Licenses

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Florida
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Weekend shifts required every other weekend
• Floating within scope of practice required
• No block scheduling allowed
• Must be available for mandatory clinical orientation week: 5 shifts (36-40 hours)
• No Return to Office (RTO) during first or last week of assignment
• Local candidates not accepted (must live more than 30 miles from facility)
• Call-out policy: 3 call outs result in termination
• Shift change notice policies apply (48 hours or 1 week advance with consequences for refusal)
• Holiday work requirements based on number of holidays during assignment

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific job description and orientation packet required
• Completion of eLearning modules prior to start (approximately 4 hours)
• Non-employee orientation quiz and information form must be completed promptly
• Clinical orientation acknowledgment and safety manual acknowledgment required
• Pyxis Authorization Form required for RNs
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams with passing score of 84% or higher
• Color Blind Testing through Relias (score 80% or higher)
• Competency exams as applicable

Background & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background check within 6 months including social security trace, education verification, nationwide checks, and motor vehicle record if applicable
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting)
• Education verification of RN degree (ASN, BSN, or MSN) required; certain schools are not accepted
• Two professional references within last 2 years required
• Performance evaluation on file within last year if previously assigned through any agency
• Skills checklist required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 6 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with additional requirements if history of positive TB)
• Required vaccinations or documented immunity (or approved waivers) for:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal Flu (vaccination or declination)
  • COVID-19 vaccination or approved exemption (religious or medical)
• 9-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Fit mask testing completed onsite during first week

Additional Notes

• Must be willing to float as needed within scope of practice
• Strong emphasis on telemetry and high acuity patient care skills
• Strict adherence to attendance and shift change policies
• Facility maintains a tobacco-free, non-smoking environment
• Candidates must review and sign multiple facility-specific acknowledgments and policies

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with strong telemetry skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high acuity mixed unit environment during night shifts. Orientation and compliance requirements are extensive and must be completed timely to ensure a smooth start.