Telemetry RN
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
Shift: 06:45 AM – 07:15 PM

Job Details

• Telemetry nursing position requiring care for patients on cardiac monitoring.
• 36 to 48-hour shifts acceptable.
• Every other weekend required.
• Chemo certification preferred.
• At least 1 year of prior travel nursing experience required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Florida
• Telemetry experience of at least 2 years, including experience within the last year
• Minimum of 1 year total travel nursing experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

Health & Immunizations

• Ascension Color Vision test completed prior to start and updated every 3 years.
• Documentation of two MMR vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted).
• Documentation of two Varicella vaccines, serological immunity, or verified history (no declinations accepted).
• Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted).
• Hepatitis B vaccination series completion or signed declination.
• Influenza vaccine is optional; if declined during flu season, mask wearing is required.
• 2-step PPD or IGRA testing with annual TB questionnaire; if positive TB test, chest X-ray within 1 year required.
• Fit test for respiratory protection, preferably completed prior to start.
• Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually.
• 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start and annually thereafter.

Professional & Background Checks

• Resume/profile submission required.
• Two professional references required prior to first assignment.
• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others within 90 days of start.
• Employment verification for the past 7 years.
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start.
• Signed assignment agreement and confirmation of assignment documentation required.

Training & Competency

• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics with minimum 80% passing score.
• Ascension onboarding requirements including education attestation and nursing contract worker onboarding.
• Completion of Cerner test-out and training checklist with signed attestation.
• Ascension skills checklist for specialty, updated annually.
• Pre-hire modules including Nova StatStrip.

Identification & Photo

• Valid driver’s license or state ID (must not be expired and address must match records).
• Forward-facing badge photo with white or blue background, no alterations.

Additional Notes

• Optional unit-specific checklist may be required by unit leader within one week of start.
• Hiring manager evaluation and name change documentation are optional.
• Extensions require updated confirmation of assignment documentation.

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs with prior travel nursing experience seeking a long-term assignment with comprehensive onboarding and compliance requirements.