Med Surg/Telemetry Float RN
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson Medical Center

MS/Tele Float

Assignment Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)
• Location: Tucson, Arizona
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day, 4x12-hour shifts (7:00 to 19:30), 48 hours per week
• Schedule: 12 weekend shifts per contract, with weekend coverage every other weekend
• Offer and time off: Auto offer with minimal RTO and no holiday RTO
• Candidate restriction: No first-time travelers or locals

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Arizona
• Med Surg / Telemetry (1.5 years of experience)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with Epic

Unit and Float Scope

• Unit patient populations: Infectious disease, hospice/palliative care, oncology, acute and medical cardiac care, post-surgical, bariatric, urology, neurology, and orthopedics
• Float requirement: Must be willing to float to a sister facility about 25 minutes away, which has lower acuity

Pass/Fail Testing (Applies to Assigned Units)

Units requiring the EKG assessment: Emergency Room, CVICU, PCU, Tele, MS/Tele, and Labor and Delivery.

• The EKG assessment is given on the first day of orientation. Passing score is 80% or higher, and missing a lethal rhythm is an automatic fail.
• Candidates who fail go through remediation and must re-test. A second failure places the contract under review, and two failures will likely result in cancellation.
• A study guide and online module are provided beforehand.

Unit-Dependent Certifications (Confirm with Unit Requirements)

• PALS, NRP, EFM, and NIH Stroke certification
• ENPC, required for pediatric assignments
• MAB or CPI certificate (one of the two)

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Background and screening: Background check and state, federal, and exclusion-list checks (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG) completed within 30 days of start
• Drug screen: 12-panel, started within 30 days of start
• Physical exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by a physician, NP, or PA
• TB: Negative QuantiFERON, T-spot, or PPD within 3 months of start, renewed annually. Positive results require a chest X-ray within 1 year.
• Immunizations: Full Tdap within 10 years (declinations not accepted for Pediatrics, PICU, Pediatric ER, Mom & Baby, or Labor & Delivery). MMR (rubeola, mumps, rubella), varicella (proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer), and hepatitis B (3 vaccines or positive titer). Declinations are not accepted for MMR or varicella.
• Flu: Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption, due by 10/31 during flu season (Oct 1 to Apr 30)
• Respiratory protection: N95 fit test within 1 year of start, with brand and size documented
• References: Two professional references from the last 3 years, one from a supervisory role
• Employment history: Employment application and work history for the last 7 years, with gaps of 30 days or more explained
• Skills checklist: Updated annually
• Documents: Current driver's license or state ID, facility job description, traveler welcome letter (signed before start), and tobacco/nicotine/vaping policy review