Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Dothan, Alabama
Southeast Alabama Medical Center

MS/Tele Registered Nurse

Location: Dothan, Alabama Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: Not specified

Assignment Details

• Unit/Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics (MS/Tele)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Up to 1:6-7
• Shift: Nights, 4x12 hours, 19:00-07:30 (48 hours per week). The source also lists 3x12 as an option based on traveler preference.
• Scheduling: Block scheduling

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Alabama
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience of 1 year
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• BLS issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in a large hospital setting
• Experience with cardiac or critical care drips

Other Certifications Listed

• PALS, NRP, and TNCC are listed without a stated requirement level. Applicability is to be determined.

Preferred

• Core Exams I-III are highly preferred. A specific network orientation module is not accepted.

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam: Initial, with annual update
• TB: Negative PPD, QuantiFERON Gold, or T-SPOT within 1 year of start, plus TB questionnaire
• Drug screen: 10-panel test within 90 days of start; rapid/instant tests not accepted
• Immunizations: Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella each require a titer or 2 vaccines, or a declination. Hepatitis B requires a titer, vaccine series, or declination.
• Influenza: Required for placements starting on or after 9/15. Declinations not accepted; medical or religious exemptions accepted on the facility's form, with a mask required all season. Documentation due by 10/31.
• COVID-19: Voluntary
• Fit testing: Annual N95 fit test within 12 months of start, using 3M 1870+, 1860S, 1860R, or 8210. Cannot be done onsite.
• Tdap: Required only for PEDS unit

Onboarding Requirements

• Background: 7-year criminal check, sex offender check, education verification, SAM and OIG checks within 30 days of start, and E-Verify attestation
• Shirley's Law APS clearance: Form must be hand-signed and witnessed, and completed before orientation. Results typically take 7-10 business days.
• Modules: Due by 12:00 PM EST the Friday before start. Orientation cannot proceed if incomplete. Additional training is required for some specialties.
• Skills checklist: Required for applicable unit, updated annually
• References: 2 clinical references who worked with the traveler within the last 12 months (up to 18 months if necessary)
• Badge photo: Due within 72 hours of signing. Head-and-shoulders passport-style photo with a light background. No nose rings.
• Documents: Driver's license, with name matching the RN license. Social Security card, or last 4 digits of SSN. Orientation safety manual acknowledgment. Complete employment application and resume.