Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Hazard, Kentucky
Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: MS/ TELE RN (Travel)

Location: Hazard, Kentucky
Specialty: RN Telemetry I
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Description

• Work on Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit with short stays.
• Responsible for all MS/Telemetry and observation patients.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:6 or 1:7.
• Floating to other units required during low census.
• Schedule: 36/48 hours over a two-week pay period.
• Orientation provided bi-weekly.
• Must reside within 100 miles of the facility.
• Start date is the date needed on the job.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association) – front and back of certificate if not electronic.
• ACLS (American Heart Association) – required for all RNs except Psych and True Med/Surg units.
• NIH Certification – required for RN specialties except OR and Psych.
• Valid nursing license for Kentucky or compact license valid in Kentucky.
• Nursys verification within 30 days of start.

Required Immunizations & Health Requirements

• Proof of 2 MMR vaccinations or positive titer; if starting series, first dose required at start.
• Proof of 3 Hepatitis B vaccine series or declination accepted.
• Influenza vaccine (seasonal, October-March) or approved medical/religious exemption.
• Proof of 2 Varicella vaccinations or positive titer; if starting series, first dose required at start.
• Tdap vaccine valid within 10 years or declination accepted.
• Annual physical or health statement signed by MD, DO, PA, or NP within 1 year prior to start.
• TB Quantiferon blood test within 1 year prior to start.
• If positive TB record, proof of chest X-ray within last 5 years plus TB questionnaire.
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (includes multiple substances, marijuana/THC excluded).

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in specialty (RN Telemetry I).
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete and submit an ARH Submission Packet including cover page, resume, skills checklist, driver’s license, and license/certification verification.
• Background check within 30 days prior to start, including 7-year county history, nationwide criminal, SSN trace, sex offender registry, SAM, OIG.
• Annual updates required for background checks, drug screens, immunizations, and physicals.
• Verification of education and employment history required.
• Kentucky Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment Registry verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Completion of unit-specific skills checklist, competency exam, EKG/Telemetry exam, and core competencies within 1 year prior to start.
• Completion of ARH Employee Health Attestation Form and compliance with employee health file requirements.
• Two professional references required: one charge or higher and one supervisor reference within the last year.
• Assignment confirmation must be submitted within 24 hours of accepting the offer.

Summary

This is a travel RN position in Telemetry with a 12-week contract in Kentucky. The role requires strong clinical skills in MS/Telemetry nursing, multiple certifications, immunizations, and compliance with extensive credentialing and background checks. A minimum of 2 years of specialty experience is required. Floating to other units may be necessary. The schedule is 36/48 hours per two weeks, and orientation is bi-weekly.