Telemetry RN
Jacksonville, Florida
FLJAC St Vincent's Riverside

Job Opportunity: RN - MedSurg Telemetry

Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 10 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: RN Telemetry I
• Schedule: 36 or 48 hour contracts acceptable
• Every other weekend required
• Easter holiday coverage required

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license in Florida (Telemetry specialty) with primary source verification within 30 days prior to start
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association)
• Minimum years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for RN Telemetry I
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Required Certifications and Compliance

• Nursys license verification within 30 days prior to start
• Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics) completed within a year of start, updated every 3 years, minimum 80% passing score
• Ascension EKG Exam with passing score of at least 80% (updated every 3 years)
• Ascension Skills Checklist completed within one year of start and updated annually
• NIH Certification (Group A yearly, Groups B-F every 2 years)
• Ascension Cerner Test-Out (clinical documentation system proficiency)
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Ascension Education Verification within 90 days of start
• Ascension Employment Verification and Confirmation of Assignment documentation
• Ascension Criminal Background Check and EPLS (Exclusionary List) within 90 days prior to start

Health and Immunization Requirements

• MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer; no declinations accepted
• Hepatitis B: Documentation of vaccination series completion or signed declination
• Influenza Vaccine: Required for flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); exemptions accepted with mask requirement
• Positive PPD or IGRA with negative chest X-ray within one year of start, TB questionnaire annually
• Varicella: Proof of immunity or two doses of vaccine; no declinations accepted
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted
• Fit Test for respiratory protection annually
• Health Statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually

Additional Requirements

• Driver’s License or State ID matching home state for compact license holders
• Resume/Profile submission required
• At least two professional references prior to first assignment
• Background checks including Social Security Trace, OIG Search, National Sex Offender Registry, and others as specified
• Completion of Ascension onboarding modules and attestations prior to start

Summary

This is a long-term RN Telemetry position in Jacksonville, FL requiring a commitment of approximately 10 weeks. The role demands weekend and holiday coverage, multiple certifications, immunizations, and compliance with Ascension Health’s onboarding and credentialing standards. Prior travel experience is not required.