Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Mayfield Heights, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit. This is a travel/contract position in Ohio.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required for all candidates.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for Medical-Surgical and Telemetry units.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Preferred but not required for PACU; required for PICU and Pediatric Stepdown (not applicable here).
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Not required for MS/Tele.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Required only for ER (not applicable).
• NIH Stroke Certification: Preferred but not required for MS/Tele.
• State License Verification: Primary source verification within 30 days of start. License must be current and renewed if expiring within 30 days of start.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment.
• Background check required prior to start and must be updated annually or after breaks in service of 2+ months.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start and updated annually. Fingerprints must be completed under nursing-specific code (4723.09). Facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite.
• Education verification required for all candidates.
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start, updated annually. Instant drug screens not accepted.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to perform essential job functions.
• Fit mask test (3M N95 1860 or 1870+) within 12 months of start, updated annually. PAPRs not approved for facial hair failure unless approved exemption submitted.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required with official documentation:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 12 months or chest X-ray if past positive.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster required if negative/equivocal.
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or declination accepted with agency-approved exemptions.
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster required if negative/equivocal.
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine required annually (no declinations accepted; medical/religious exemptions must be approved).
• Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year of start.

Orientation and Training

• Completion of facility-specific online onboarding modules prior to start is mandatory. Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be done on a phone.
• Baseline competency exams (medication administration and ECG interpretation) required for all bedside RNs except OR RNs. Passing scores: 90% for medication, 80% for ECG. Retake opportunities provided if needed.
• SafeMedicate prep materials provided for exam preparation.
• Photo for badge required (headshot, shoulders up, white background).

Documentation and History

• Employment application must include at least 3 years prior work history with 2 years in acute care and similar area to assignment.
• Two professional references required from employment within 1 year of start (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director). Co-worker references not accepted.
• Skills checklist required annually.

Additional Notes

• Candidates with gaps in employment greater than 30-40 days may need to update physical and eye exams.
• Candidates must have matching names on RN license, driver’s license, and work order documents or be in the process of updating.
• Candidates can start with fingerprinting results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start, but results must be received before contract extension.
• Facility requires latex allergy notification if applicable.

This position offers a comprehensive onboarding and compliance process to ensure readiness and safety for both staff and patients.