Observation Unit Registered Nurse (Telemetry)
Jupiter, Florida
Jupiter Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Observation Unit Registered Nurse

Location: Jupiter, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 10 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Observation Unit (Telemetry)
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Floating required: Travelers float first and do not have a home unit

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Florida
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
• Experience in a Direct Observation Unit (DOU)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Epic and Cerner electronic health record systems

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year residence/work/school history
  • Sex offender registry check
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (annual)
• Florida AHCA Level II fingerprint clearance required prior to start (Livescan electronic fingerprinting)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 1 year)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Proof of immunity or vaccination per policy
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccination series, or declination with negative titer
  • Varicella: Proof of immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season and year-round)
  • COVID-19 vaccination proof (dose 1 and fully vaccinated dose 2 if applicable); exemptions accepted with proper documentation
• Drug screening: 9 or 10 panel drug screen within 1 year (instant acceptable)
• Annual competencies and skills checklist as applicable, including:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam

Additional Information

• Facility-specific training modules completed during downtime in the first week
• Emergency contact form required prior to start
• Facility parking registration form must be completed

References

• 2 professional references required for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles (within 3 years)

This position is ideal for experienced RNs comfortable with telemetry and floating in a fast-paced observation unit night shift setting.