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

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry

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

Job Details

• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Minimum of 18 months recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience required
• Must have permanent Ohio nursing license or compact state license in hand
• Must have Epic electronic health record experience
• AHA or American Red Cross BLS & ACLS certification required
• NIH Stroke Certification must be obtained prior to start
• One recent reference from a manager, ANM, supervisor, or director in the specialty is required for submission
• Must pass ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate medication administration exam during orientation
• Traveler must work at least every other holiday

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• At least 1.5 years of Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's license or state ID)
• Background check including FCRA compliant 7-year search, education verification, and fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) within 12 months, updated annually
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to safely perform job functions
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 12 months)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers
  • Varicella vaccinations or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually
• Flu vaccination documentation for current season (declinations not accepted; medical/religious exemptions require approval)
• Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year of start
• Employment application including at least 3 years prior work history with 2 years clinical practice in acute care, similar area

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• SafeMedicate and ECG competency exams during orientation with minimum passing scores (SafeMedicate 90%, ECG 80%)
• Modules and onboarding must be completed before clearance to start
• Must comply with facility policies on holiday work and attendance

References

• Two professional references required from employment within one year of start date, from a manager, ANM, supervisor, charge nurse, or director (co-worker references not accepted)

Additional Notes

• Fingerprinting must be completed both through the agency and at the facility prior to start
• Candidates with gaps in employment greater than 6 months may need to repeat onboarding modules and competency exams
• Legal name must be used consistently on all documentation and onboarding systems
• Facility requires compliance with all health and safety documentation and immunization requirements without exceptions

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs with strong clinical skills, Epic experience, and the ability to work night shifts in a fast-paced acute care environment.