Registered Nurse – Cardio/Neurovascular Med-Surg Telemetry
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 (approximately 13 weeks)
Shift: Night, 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 48 hours
Unit: 42-bed Cardio/Neurovascular Med-Surg/Telemetry
Patient Ratio: 1:6 (high acuity)

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a high-acuity Cardio/Neurovascular Med-Surg/Telemetry unit.
• Manage patients requiring cardiac dysrhythmia monitoring and cardiac drips including Cardizem, Tridil, and Amiodarone.
• Block scheduling available; every other week (EOW) required.
• Use Epic EMR system.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Alabama
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg experience, with Med Surg experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience managing dysrhythmias
• Experience managing cardiac drips including Cardizem, Tridil, and Amiodarone
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Compliance & Onboarding

Background Checks & Verifications

• 7-year criminal background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals.
• Education verification required (official transcripts accepted if clearinghouse verification unavailable).
• NURSYS license verification required.
• Shirley’s Law APS Clearance Form and results required prior to orientation (time sensitive).

Health & Safety

• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands (initial and annual).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
• Annual fit mask test (specific approved mask models).
• Drug testing: 10-panel test within 90 days of start, updated annually; instant/rapid tests not accepted.
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination).
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap only required if working in Pediatrics.
• Seasonal flu vaccination required for placements starting on or after September 15; no declinations accepted (masking required if exemption granted).

Documentation

• Driver’s license and Social Security card required on first day; names must match RN license exactly.
• Proof of 2 clinical references within the last 12 months (may extend to 18 months if necessary).
• Complete employment application/resume.
• Completion of facility-specific modules prior to start (deadline: Friday before orientation).
• Photo for badge (passport-style, no nose rings) required within 72 hours of signing.

Competency Exams

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required.
• Core exams I-III from Prophecy highly preferred (HIPAA attestation required).

Notes

• Facility uses Epic EMR.
• Candidate must be compliant with all documentation and credentialing requirements at least 1 week prior to start.
• Facility-specific policies and procedures must be followed strictly.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with strong cardiac and telemetry skills seeking a high-acuity travel assignment on a night shift schedule.