Telemetry Registered Nurse
Jacksonville, Florida
Saint Vincent's Medical Center Riverside

Job Opportunity: RN - Med/Surg Telemetry (Travel)

Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• 36 to 48 hour contracts acceptable
• Every other weekend required
• Easter coverage required
• Chemo certification preferred

Required Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications

• Current, active RN license in Florida (Nursing discipline)
• BLS (American Heart Association) certification required
• Nursys verification within 30 days prior to start
• License and primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Ascension-specific certifications and competencies including:

  • Ascension Color Vision test (updated every 3 years)
  • Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.)
  • Ascension NIH Certification (updated every 2 years)
  • Ascension EKG Exam (passing score required, updated every 3 years)
  • Ascension Cerner Test-Out
  • Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical, updated annually)

Health & Immunizations

• MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31), exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two vaccines (no declinations accepted)
• Tdap: Valid within last 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• TB Screening: Positive IGRA or PPD results, negative chest X-ray within 1 year, and annual TB questionnaire
• Fit Test: Annual respiratory fit test required (preferred prior to start)
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA within 30 days of start
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)

Professional Requirements

• Resume/Profile submission required
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry (within 30 days of first assignment, updated annually)
• Employment verification for past 7 years (updated annually)
• Education verification relevant to clinical work (within 90 days of start)
• Driver’s License/State ID (must be current and valid)
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment documentation
• Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation
• Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding (completed onsite)
• Ascension Nova StatStrip training
• Post-assignment evaluation (optional)
• Forward-facing badge photo with white or blue background

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: RN Telemetry I
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1 year in telemetry nursing or Med/Surg telemetry experience based on specialty level

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Additional Notes

• Chemo certification preferred but not mandatory
• Must be able to work every other weekend and cover Easter holiday
• Contract length is 13 weeks

This position is ideal for an experienced RN with telemetry skills looking for a travel opportunity in Florida with a reputable healthcare system.