Medical Surgical Telemetry RN – Cardio/Neurovascular
Dothan, Alabama
Southeast Alabama Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (Cardio/Neurovascular Med-Surg/Telemetry)

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

Unit & Patient Care

• 42-bed Cardio/Neurovascular Med-Surg/Telemetry unit
• Patient ratio: 1:6 (high acuity)
• Experience with dysrhythmias and cardiac drips (Cardizem, Tridil, Amiodarone) required
• Must be strong with high-acuity patients

Shift & Scheduling

• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• 36 or 48 hours per week options; block scheduling available
• Every other week (EOW) scheduling required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alabama
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current ACLS certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Experience with dysrhythmias
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Compliance & Documentation

• Background checks: 7-year criminal history, SS trace, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated annually
• Drug testing: 10-panel within 90 days of start, updated annually; instant/rapid tests not accepted
• Physical exam: Initial and annual attestation of ability to meet physical demands
• Fit mask test: Annual, must be completed prior to start (approved mask models only)
• Immunizations:

  • Flu vaccine required for all (medical/religious exemptions accepted; mask required if exempt)
  • COVID vaccine voluntary (2 doses Pfizer/Moderna or 1 dose J&J)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Titers or vaccinations for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (booster or declination required if low titer)
• Shirley’s Law APS Clearance Form and results required prior to orientation (time sensitive)
• Facility-specific modules must be completed by Friday prior to start (includes HIPAA attestation and core competency exams I-III)
• Photo for badge required within 72 hours of signing (passport-style, no nose rings)
• Preferred badge name must be confirmed

Additional Requirements

• Must live at least 90 miles from the facility (no local candidates)
• Return to Office (RTO) preferred 3–5 days, max 7 days per 13-week contract
• Former permanent staff ineligible for 10 years
• EMR system: Epic
• Scrubs: Navy bottoms and white top

References & History

• Proof of 2 clinical references within last 12 months (up to 18 months if necessary)
• Complete employment application/resume required
• Skills checklist for applicable unit, updated annually

This position is ideal for experienced RNs comfortable with high-acuity cardiac and neurovascular patients, who meet strict licensure, certification, and compliance requirements, and are willing to commit to a 13-week travel contract on night shift.