Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Hartford, Connecticut
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

Location: Hartford, Connecticut
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Hours: 36 hours per week, every other week rotation
Setting: Inpatient Hold unit with preference for ability to take Emergency Department patients

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit with inpatient hold ratios and acuity.
• Ability to manage telemetry patients; preference given to those who can also care for ED patients.

Required Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid RN license in Connecticut.
• BLS issued by American Heart Association.
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association.
• PALS or ENPC certification.
• TNCC certification.

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of Medical/Surgical Telemetry experience within the last year.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Fit test for respirator use.
• COVID-19 vaccination proof including booster by September 2025, or approved declination/exemption (declination not accepted in CA or IL).
• Influenza vaccine proof or approved declination/exemption for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 flu seasons (declination not accepted in CA or IL).
• Hepatitis B vaccination series must be initiated prior to start.
• MMR and Varicella vaccination proof or immunity documentation.
• 2-step PPD or IGRA TB test; if positive, chest x-ray required within last year.
• Physical/health statement confirming fitness to work within the last year.
• 10-panel drug screen completed within 30 days of start (NO THC).

Professional & Compliance Requirements

• Completion of background checks including federal, nationwide, and county criminal checks from the last 7 years.
• Social Security Number verification.
• Education verification of highest academic degree or diploma.
• Verification against exclusion lists (OIG, EPLS, NSO, OFAC) within 30 days of start.
• Signed confidentiality, code of conduct, conflict of interest, and patient information security agreements.
• Completion of system access forms and other onboarding documentation prior to start.

Additional Notes

• License and certification verifications must be dated within 30 days of assignment start.
• All required documents and certifications must be uploaded to the credentialing system before onboarding.
• Agency will provide necessary checklists and assist with competency testing.

This position is ideal for RNs with Medical/Surgical Telemetry experience seeking a long-term assignment with a consistent day shift schedule and involvement in inpatient hold and emergency care settings.