RN Med Surg Telemetry Cardiac Unit
Dothan, Alabama
Southeast Alabama Medical Center

Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry Cardiac Unit

Location: Dothan, Alabama
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

Unit & Patient Care Details

• Work on Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Cardiac unit
• Patient ratio: 1:6 or 1:7
• Cardiac drip experience required, including medications: Cardizem, Tridil, and Amiodarone
• Block scheduling allowed; every other week (EOW) scheduling is required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Alabama
• Minimum of 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• BLS certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Cardiac drip experience

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but cardiac drip experience is required (implies relevant clinical experience)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Orientation & Training

• 16 hours of non-billable orientation required
• Facility-specific modules must be completed by the Friday prior to start (including Apex training for CCU & Neuro ICU levels 5 and 6)
• Facility will provide NIH Stroke Certification training after compliance and clearance

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Must bring a valid Driver’s License on the first day; name on license must match RN license exactly
• Social Security Card or confirmation of last four digits required
• E-Verify attestation confirming work eligibility in the US required
• Background checks required within 30 days of start, including:

  • 7-year criminal history check covering all locations lived/worked
  • SS Trace, Counties, Nationwide, Facis Level 3, Sex Offender, Education Verification
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks updated for every contract renewal
• Shirley’s Law APS Clearance Form and results required prior to orientation (time sensitive)
• NURSYS license verification required; proof of license renewal before start if license expires during assignment
• Core competency exams (Core Exams I-III from Prophecy preferred) or HIPAA attestation required
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required as applicable
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually
• Fit mask test (specific approved masks) required annually before start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year required
• Drug testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (instant/rapid tests not accepted)
• Immunizations or titers required for: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (with booster or declination as applicable)
• TB questionnaire required for all candidates
• Proof of 2 clinical references within the last 12 months (may extend to 18 months if necessary)
• Complete employment application/resume required
• Preferred name for badge must be confirmed prior to start
• Passport-style photo with light background required within 72 hours of signing; no nose rings allowed in photo

Additional Notes

• Hard deadline for compliance is 1 week prior to start date
• Manager is motivated to review profiles quickly and offer positions
• Candidates must be prepared for a thorough credentialing and onboarding process with strict documentation and compliance deadlines

This position offers a challenging cardiac-focused nursing role on a telemetry unit with a supportive employer recognized for workplace excellence.