Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Media, Pennsylvania
Riddle Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Media, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Unit: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry (MS/Tele)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania
• Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing within the last year
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam or statement of good health within one year prior to assignment start, updated annually
• Fit test for respirator mask within one year prior to start, updated annually
• Negative QuantiFERON Gold or T-Spot TB test within 6 months prior to start (PPD not accepted); if positive, negative chest x-ray and annual TB questionnaire required
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) vaccine recommended every 10 years
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive IgG titers for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (boosters if negative)
  • Hepatitis B titer and vaccine series or declination
  • 2 Varicella vaccines or positive IgG titer (boosters if negative)
• 10-panel drug screen within 45 days of start, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (September - April 1); exemptions require mask wearing
• Respirator clearance required within 1 year prior to start, updated annually

Competency and Training

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required within 1 year of start
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 1 year of start
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment required
• Completion of facility-specific mandatory training modules prior to start (tracked electronically; must be completed by Friday noon ET before start date)

Documentation and Background Checks

• Government-issued photo ID and valid driver’s license without restrictions required
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Education verification (diploma, degree, or transcripts) required
• E-Verify, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and OIG checks required and updated monthly
• National certification and primary source verification required for all licensed candidates
• Background checks include SSN trace, county, national criminal, sex offender, OFAC, education verification, and DMV check (for Home Health only)

Additional Notes

• Documentation retention is managed by the staffing agency
• Candidate must review and sign confidentiality agreement prior to assignment
• References must clearly indicate direct supervision; Charge RN references only accepted if direct supervisor
• No prior travel experience explicitly required for this position

This position offers a night shift travel contract opportunity for experienced Registered Nurses skilled in Medical-Surgical and Telemetry care, with comprehensive compliance and credentialing requirements to ensure patient safety and regulatory adherence.