Med-Surg Telemetry RN
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Onslow Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse - Med-Surg Telemetry Unit

Location: Jacksonville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Shift Details

• 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Night shift
• Includes weekends and holidays
• No on-call required
• May float to similar or lower acuity units as needed
• Patient ratio approximately 1:6

Unit & Patient Population

• 42-bed Med-Surg Telemetry unit
• Patient types include Cardiac, Diabetes, CHF, COPD, Renal, General Surgery, Orthopedics
• Team includes RNs, LPNs, PCTs, CNAs, and unit secretaries

Required Skills & Experience

• Must be proficient with Insulin, Heparin, and Lasik drips
• Experience with Med-Surg Telemetry patients preferred

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - can be completed prior to start

Required Licenses

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for North Carolina

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated every 30 days while on assignment
• Education verification within 90 days of start (diploma or transcript required)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted unless used as placeholder)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years (titer not accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer (vaccine series not accepted in lieu of titer)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved declination during flu season
  • COVID vaccination proof if vaccinated; unvaccinated must complete declination form

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific orientation and LMS modules
• Must sign facility-specific Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Statement, Certification Acknowledgement, TB Questionnaire, Vehicle Registration Form, and Standards of Communication
• NCI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention) training required for ER RNs; ICU/IMCU/MS/Tele RNs require online CPI certification
• Flu vaccination documentation required during flu season (Sept-April) with specific deadlines based on contract dates
• COVID-19 screening questionnaire required within 15 days of start

Additional Notes

• No local candidates within 50-mile radius accepted
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• Candidates will be reviewed/interviewed by management
• Must include Return to Office (RTO) documentation in submission to be honored at time of offer

This position offers experience caring for a diverse patient population on a Med-Surg Telemetry unit with a supportive multidisciplinary team. Night shift and weekend availability are required.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 1 year of Med-Surg/Telemetry nursing experience, with recent experience within the last year
• Proficient with Lasix drips