Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Dothan, Alabama
Southeast Alabama Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Location: Dothan, Alabama
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Day shift: 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Block scheduling may be accommodated
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 6-7 patients

Unit Description

• Orthopedic unit with some MS/Telemetry overflow
• Cardiac drips required at times (medications include cardizem, tridil, amiodarone)
• Must be proficient in managing drips

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Alabama
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Proficient in Cardizem (diltiazem), Tridil, and Amiodarone drips

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Must live at least 90 miles from the facility (no local candidates accepted)
• Bring a valid Driver’s License matching the name on RN license
• Social Security Card required
• Background check: 7-year criminal history, sex offender, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Drug testing: 10-panel test within 90 days of start, updated annually (instant/rapid tests not accepted)
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands, updated annually
• Fit mask test within 12 months prior to start (specific approved mask models only)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or titers required for: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (vaccination, titer, or declination accepted)
• Flu vaccination required for placements starting on or after September 15; no declinations accepted (medical/religious exemptions require facility form and mask-wearing)
• COVID vaccination is voluntary
• Completion of facility-specific modules prior to orientation (deadline: Friday before start week)
• Photo for badge required within 72 hours of signing (passport-style, no nose rings)
• Shirley’s Law APS Clearance Form and results required prior to orientation (time sensitive)
• Proof of 2 clinical references within last 12 months (may extend to 18 months if necessary)
• Completion of skills checklist annually

Additional Notes

• Scrubs color: Navy Blue
• Previous permanent staff at this facility are ineligible for travel assignments for 10 years
• Core competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency exams required
• HIPAA attestation and facility orientation safety manual acknowledgement required

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of experience, comfortable with cardiac drips, and interested in a travel contract in an orthopedic/medical-surgical setting with telemetry overflow.