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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Specialty: Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry

Contract Details

• Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day/Night rotating shifts (7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm)
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (3x12's)
• Holiday Work: Must work at least every other holiday
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 18 months permanent experience in the specialty prior to travel assignments
• Minimum 18 months recent Med/Surg or Telemetry experience (travel experience accepted)
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Licensure & Certifications

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

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or American Red Cross
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit and role (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC) but not mandatory for this position

Orientation & Testing

• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate medication dosing test required during orientation; passing scores mandatory
• Pass/Fail testing applies to all bedside RNs except OR nurses
• Unit-specific competency exams required annually

Licensure & Background Checks

• Background check required prior to start and must be updated annually or after breaks in service of 2+ months
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract; facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite
• Primary source verification of nursing license required within 30 days of start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (for candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later)
• Fit mask (N95) fit testing within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines 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)

Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history, with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar area
• Two professional references required from employment within one year of start (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams required
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• Facility uses Qualivis – Lotus system for submitting hours worked

Additional Notes

• Shifts may be variable to meet operational needs; facility will try to honor preferred shifts but reserves the right to rotate
• Candidates must complete all onboarding modules and training prior to clearance to start
• Candidates with gaps longer than 40 days between assignments may need to update physical exam, chest X-ray, and eye exam
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and testing requirements

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs licensed in Ohio or compact states, comfortable with rotating shifts and comprehensive onboarding/testing requirements.