Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Dothan, Alabama
Southeast Alabama Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Location: Dothan, Alabama
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Day shift, 4 shifts of 12 hours (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Orthopedic with Medical-Surgical and Telemetry overflow
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6 to 1:7
• Must be proficient in managing cardiac drips including Cardizem, Tridil, and Amiodarone
• Block scheduling may be accommodated
• No local candidates within 90 miles accepted
• Previous permanent staff at this facility are ineligible for travel assignments for 10 years

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alabama
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Proficient in managing cardiac drips including Cardizem, Tridil, and Amiodarone
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License (name must match RN license)
• Social Security Card or confirmation of last four digits of SSN
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year criminal history check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Sex offender registry
  • Education verification
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• NURSYS license verification required
• Facility-specific modules must be completed prior to orientation (deadline: Friday before start)
• APS Registry Clearance Form (Alabama Shirley’s Law) must be hand-signed and completed prior to orientation
• Proof of 2 clinical references within the last 12 months (up to 18 months if necessary)
• Completed employment application/resume
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• HIPAA attestation and competency exams required (Core Exams I-III preferred)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands (initial and annual)
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year or clear chest X-ray if previously positive
• TB questionnaire required for all candidates
• Annual fit mask test (specific approved mask models only)
• 10-panel drug test within 90 days of start, updated annually (instant/rapid tests not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required for placements starting on or after September 15; no declinations accepted (medical/religious exemptions allowed with facility form; mask required if exempt)
• COVID-19 vaccination is voluntary

Additional Notes

• Candidate must live at least 90 miles from the facility
• Photo for badge required within 72 hours of signing contract (passport-style, no nose rings)
• Facility requires exact name match on all documents (Driver’s License, Social Security Card, RN license)
• Previous permanent staff at this facility are not eligible for travel assignments for 10 years
• Facility will provide NIH Stroke Scale training after candidate is cleared to start

This position offers a structured day shift with a focus on orthopedic and medical-surgical nursing, including telemetry overflow requiring cardiac drip management skills. It is suitable for RNs with at least one year of experience, including those new to travel nursing.