Telemetry RN
Monroe, Louisiana
Saint Francis Medical Center Downtown

Job Opportunity: RN Telemetry I

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

Job Requirements

• Must have prior telemetry experience

Required Credentials & Documentation

Certifications

• BLS (AHA or ARC only) – Required for onboarding
• ACLS (AHA only) – Required for onboarding

Licenses

• Active professional nursing license verified through primary source within 30 days of start
• Nursys verification required within 30 days of start

Professional Documentation

• Resume/Profile – Required for submission
• HRIS Form – Required for submission
• Criminal Background Check – Must be completed within 30 days prior to start, including:

  • SSN Address Trace report (7 years)
  • County criminal searches for all counties lived/worked in last 7 years (state checks not accepted)
  • National criminal check including NSO, OFAC, OIG, and SAM
  • Education verification (3rd party)
  • Employment verification (last 5 years)
  • Driving record (included or separate)
• Badge Photo – Forward facing, well-lit, neutral background, JPEG format
• Contract Annual Education Packet – Required for onboarding

Personal Health History & Immunizations

• COVID-19 Vaccine – Optional; proof or exemption accepted
• MMR – Proof of 2 immunizations, positive titer, or declination with signed statement
• Hepatitis B – Proof of 3 immunizations, positive titer, or declination with required signatures
• Influenza Vaccine – Required during flu season (10/1 to 4/30); medical/religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation
• TB Test – Negative QuantiFERON blood test within 1 year or 2-step skin test; if positive, MD note or proof of treatment required
• Health Statement – Signed and dated within 1 year stating ability to work without restrictions
• Varicella – Proof of 2 immunizations, positive titer, or declination with signed statement
• Tdap – Proof of vaccination within past 10 years or declination with required signatures
• Annual TB Questionnaire – Required within 6 months of start; if positive, documentation of evaluation and treatment completion required
• Eye Exam & Color Vision – Ishihara Color Test and Snellen Vision test within 1 year prior to start

Testing & Competencies

• Skills Checklist – Unit specific, within 1 year prior to start, updated annually
• Competency Exam – Passing score of 80% or higher within 1 year prior to start
• Core Competencies – Must be current within 1 year prior to start with passing score of 80% or higher; includes HIPAA, Patient Bill of Rights, Safety Orientation, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire Safety, Infection Control, Elder Abuse and Neglect, Age Specific Care, Cultural Diversity, Advance Directives; updated annually

Drug Screening

• Negative 10 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start (includes marijuana/THC, PCP, amphetamines, opiates, cocaine, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, methadone, propoxyphene, methaqualone)

Summary

This RN Telemetry I position in Monroe, LA requires prior telemetry experience and a comprehensive set of certifications, licenses, health screenings, and competency validations. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks. Candidates must be prepared to submit detailed professional documentation and meet strict onboarding health and competency requirements.