Float RN - Med-Surg Telemetry & PCU
Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Landmark Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Telemetry

Location: Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (18:45 - 07:15)
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Unit: Medical-Surgical Telemetry Float with Progressive Care Unit (PCU) focus
Weekend Requirement: Every other Friday and Saturday

Job Description

• Float RN position covering Medical-Surgical Telemetry and PCU units.
• Must have 2+ years of recent cardiac nursing experience, including care of cardiac catheterization patients and other cardiac patients on PCU.
• Experience with cardiac patients and telemetry monitoring is essential.
• EPIC electronic health record experience is required.
• Weekend coverage every other weekend (Friday and Saturday nights).

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Rhode Island
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, with at least 1 year within the last year
• 2+ years of cardiac nursing experience
• Experience with cardiac catheterizations (cardiac Caths)
• Experience with cardiac patients on Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• PCU experience
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Current ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Driver’s license, state ID, or passport required for onboarding.
• Drug screening (10-panel) required within 60 days of start (note: specific rules apply only to California locations).
• Annual completion of color-blind test.
• Attestation and background checks as required.
• Primary source verification of license and certifications within 30 days of start.
• Must pass the following exams with a minimum score of 80%:

  • Basic Pharmacology Exam
  • Basic Rhythm Interpretation Screening
  • Core Competencies Exam
  • Specialty Exam
• Education verification (diploma or transcripts) required if third-party verification is unavailable.
• COVID-19 vaccination: 2 doses plus booster or documented declination.
• Immunization or immunity proof required for:

  • MMR (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (3 immunizations, immune titer, or declination)
  • Varicella (vaccination or immunity titer)
  • Tdap (declination not accepted in Rhode Island)
• Annual respirator fit test required.
• Tuberculosis test required.
• Physical/health statement confirming clearance to work, completed annually or within 60 days of start.

Additional Notes

• Submission for application must be in one PDF including:

  • Cover sheet
  • Resume
  • Skills checklist
  • Two references
  • License/certification verification (including current BLS and ACLS)
  • Nursys report (within 30 days)
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This role is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs with strong cardiac care skills seeking a night shift travel assignment in Rhode Island.