Telemetry Registered Nurse
Jacksonville, Florida
FLJAC Ascension St Vincent's Riverside

Job Opportunity: RN Telemetry

Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Telemetry nursing position requiring every other weekend availability.
• 36 to 48 hour shifts acceptable.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Florida
• Minimum of 1 year of telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

Professional Documentation

• Resume/Profile submission required.
• At least two professional references required.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 30 days of assignment start.
• Employment verification for the past seven years.
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start.
• Signed assignment agreement and confirmation of assignment documentation.

Health & Safety

• Completed health statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • MMR: Proof of two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted.
  • Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or history verified by healthcare provider; no declinations accepted.
  • Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted.
  • Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination.
  • Influenza vaccine recommended during flu season (exemptions accepted with mask requirement).
  • 2-Step PPD or IGRA testing with negative chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire if positive.
• Fit test for respiratory protection required, preferably completed prior to start.
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.

Training & Competency

• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics, with a minimum passing score of 80%.
• Completion of unit-specific checklist (optional but recommended).
• Completion of Cerner test-out and training checklist with signed attestation.
• Completion of onboarding education attestation and nursing contract worker onboarding.
• Completion of Nova StatStrip pre-hire modules.
• Skills checklist for clinical specialty completed within one year of start and updated annually.

Additional Requirements

• Forward-facing badge photo with white or blue background, no alterations.
• Driver’s license or state ID must be current and match address on file.

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Every other weekend required.
• Shift length: 36 to 48 hours acceptable.

This position is suitable for registered nurses with telemetry experience seeking a long-term assignment in Florida. Compliance with all licensure, certification, health, and onboarding requirements is mandatory prior to assignment start.