Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
Mayfield Heights, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (Night Shift)

Location: Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Night shift position: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Specialty: Medical/Surgical Telemetry nursing
• Must have a minimum of 18 months recent permanent Med/Surg Telemetry experience prior to travel assignment

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Current Ohio RN license or a license from a compact state, must be in hand before start
• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum of 18 months (1.5 years) recent Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• CVOR certification
• CST certification
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification
• Successful completion of pass/fail testing for EKG and medication administration
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming ability to safely perform job functions
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Immunizations and/or titers required:

  • Tdap (every 10 years)
  • TB test (2-step PPD, QGold, or TSPOT within 12 months) or chest X-ray if past positive
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B vaccination/titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (no declinations accepted)
• Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually
• Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year of start

Background & Documentation

• Government-issued photo ID required (must be carried on assignment)
• Background check including FCRA-compliant 7-year search, updated annually
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting within 12 months, updated annually
• Education verification required
• References: 2 professional references from within 1 year of start (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)
• Employment application including 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years in acute care and similar area
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Completion of facility-specific onboarding modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)

Additional Notes

• Candidates can start with fingerprinting results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start
• Physical exam and eye exam do not need to be updated annually if currently on assignment without a break longer than 30 days
• Flu vaccine exemptions require agency approval and facility review
• Baseline competency exams (medication administration and ECG interpretation) required during orientation unless exempt due to recent contract history
• Must complete all onboarding modules prior to clearance to start
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs licensed in Ohio or compact states, seeking a night shift travel assignment with a reputable healthcare system in Ohio.