Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Cleveland, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7pm - 7am)
• Specialty Experience Required:

  • Minimum 18 months recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience
  • Must have 18 months permanent Med/Surg Telemetry experience prior to travel
• Licensing:

  • Must have permanent Ohio nursing license or compact state license in hand
• Certifications Required:

  • AHA or American Red Cross BLS & ACLS
  • Willingness to obtain NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification prior to start
• Testing:

  • ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate medication test during orientation; passing scores required

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience: Minimum 18 months in Med/Surg Telemetry (highest requirement)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required and must be carried on assignment
• Background checks including:

  • FCRA compliant 7-year search (SSN trace, counties, states, nationwide, sex offender, OFAC, FACIS Level 3, education verification)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (monthly)
  • FBI and BCI fingerprinting within 12 months, updated annually (must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing)
• Education verification required for all candidates
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (required for new candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later)
• Fit mask test (3M N95) within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tdap vaccine every 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)

References & Employment History

• Two recent references required from a manager, ANM, supervisor, charge nurse, or director within the specialty area, from employment within one year of start
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history, with at least 2 years clinical practice in an acute care setting similar to the assignment
• Annual skills checklist required

Orientation & Training

• Completion of online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone)
• Pass/fail ECG and medication testing during orientation (SafeMedicate)
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual and pass/fail testing required
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually

Additional Notes

• Candidates can start with fingerprinting results pending as long as fingerprinting is completed prior to start
• Candidates must renew certifications and licenses if they expire within 30 days of start
• Candidates with gaps in employment longer than 40 days may need to update physical exam, chest X-ray, and eye exam
• Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID at all times on assignment

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with strong Med/Surg Telemetry backgrounds who hold the appropriate Ohio or compact state license and certifications, and who are comfortable working night shifts in a fast-paced hospital environment.