RN Medical/Surgical
Panama City, Florida
FLPEN Ascension Sacred Heart Bay

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical

Location: Panama City, Florida
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 8 weeks
Shift: 06:45 AM – 7:15 PM (12.5 hours)
Unit: Medical/Surgical
EMR System: Cerner
Schedule Notes: Every other weekend and any holiday that falls on a regularly scheduled shift

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Florida
• Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical and Telemetry experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current Driver’s License

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Immunizations and Health Screenings:

  • MMR: Documented proof of two vaccines or positive IGG titer (no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella: Proof of two vaccines, immunity, or verified history (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Influenza Vaccine: Optional; if declined during flu season, mask required
  • Tdap: Valid within 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Tuberculosis Screening:

  • 2-Step PPD or Negative IGRA within 90 days of start
  • If positive, negative chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire required
• Fit Test: Required for all travelers; preferred before start, can be completed onsite
• Health Statement: Statement of good health or completed physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Drug Screening: 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually

Onboarding and Testing Requirements

• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics with minimum 80% passing score (max 2 attempts)
• Ascension EKG Exam with minimum 80% passing score (max 2 attempts), updated every 3 years
• Cerner test-out and training checklist with signed attestation required
• Completion of onboarding education attestation and nursing contract worker onboarding modules
• Ascension Nova StatStrip pre-hire modules for non-allied positions
• Badge photo: Forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations
• Skills checklist for specialty to be completed within one year of start and updated annually
• Education verification relevant to clinical work within 90 days of start

Additional Notes

• Ascension Unit Specific Checklist is optional for onboarding but must be uploaded by unit leader within one week if completed
• Signed assignment agreement required for onboarding (offer letter, initial confirmation, and extensions)
• Confirmation of assignment and employment verification required upon initial assignment and updates for extensions
• Hiring manager evaluation and name change documentation are optional

This position requires a dedicated RN with Medical/Surgical experience, compliance with extensive credentialing and health requirements, and the ability to work a long-term assignment with a consistent 12.5-hour day shift schedule.