Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Dothan, Alabama
Southeast Alabama Medical Center

Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

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

Job Details

• Shift Options: 3x12 or 4x12 hour day shifts (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM), block scheduling available
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: Up to 1:6-7
• Must be proficient in IV drips including Cardizem, Tridil, Amiodarone
• No local candidates within 90 miles (radius rule applies)
• No prior permanent employment at this facility within the last 10 years

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Alabama
• Minimum 1 year of telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Proficiency with Cardizem (diltiazem) and Tridil drips
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License matching RN license name
• Social Security Card or last four digits for verification
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, SS trace, county, nationwide, sex offender, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG checks (all within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS license verification and proof of license renewal before start if applicable
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands (updated annually)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, plus TB questionnaire
• Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (with boosters or declinations as applicable)
• Annual flu vaccination required for placements starting on or after September 15 (no declinations accepted except approved medical/religious exemptions with mask requirement)
• COVID vaccination is voluntary
• 10-panel drug test within 90 days of start (instant/rapid tests not accepted)
• Fit mask test within 12 months prior to start (specific approved mask models only)
• Proof of 2 clinical references within last 12 months (up to 18 months if necessary)
• Completed employment application/resume and skills checklist updated annually

Additional Notes

• Candidate must provide a passport-style photo without facial piercings (e.g., no nose rings) within 72 hours of signing
• Preferred name for badge must be confirmed prior to start
• Facility will provide additional training modules for specialty areas such as ER, CCU, and Neuro ICU through Apex system
• Candidates must live at least 90 miles from the facility address to qualify

This position offers a structured day shift schedule with a focus on adult and geriatric patient care in a medical-surgical telemetry setting. It requires strong clinical skills in cardiac drip management and adherence to comprehensive credentialing and compliance standards.