Registered Nurse Med-Surg/Telemetry
Cleveland, OH
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a travel/contract position in a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit. This role requires adherence to strict credentialing, health, and competency requirements to ensure patient safety and compliance with facility standards.

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; default to standard RN requirements (minimum 2 years clinical practice in acute care setting as per application requirements)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required for all candidates; must be current.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for MS/Tele and many other units.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Preferred but not required for PACU.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required only for L&D, OB/GYN, NICU (not required here).
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Preferred but not required for ER.
• NIH Stroke Certification: Preferred for MS/Tele.
• Tech Cert Verification: Required if applicable (e.g., CVOR).
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement: Required annually.
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing: Required for all nursing positions except OR.
• State RN License Verification: Must be current and verified within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS Verification: Required within 30 days of start.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start; must include Snellen eye exam.
• Fit Mask (N95): Required within 12 months and updated annually.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Vaccine required every 10 years.
• Negative TB Test or Chest X-Ray: Within 12 months; annual updates required.
• TB Questionnaire: Required if history of positive TB.
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer required.
• Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or declination required.
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required.
• Drug Testing: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months; annual updates.
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct 31 - Mar 31) or approved medical/religious exemption.

Background and Compliance Checks

• Government-issued photo ID required.
• Background check including FCRA compliant 7-year search.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting within 12 months, updated annually.
• Education verification required.
• References: 2 references from employment within 1 year, from supervisors or managers.
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care.

Competency and Testing

• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months and updated annually.
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required onsite during orientation for bedside RNs (except OR).
• SafeMedicate Prep Materials provided for exam preparation.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of online onboarding and training modules prior to start.
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome.
• Candidates must watch training videos fully before testing.
• Modules typically take multiple days to complete and must be finished before clearance to start.
• Candidates returning after a break longer than 6 months must complete modules again.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID while on assignment.
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing.
• Candidates can start with fingerprint results pending but must complete prior to extension.
• Physical exam and immunizations must be up to date and documented on official records.
• Religious and medical exemptions for vaccines are reviewed on a case-by-case basis; declinations are not accepted.
• Candidates with latex allergies should notify the facility in advance.

This position offers a structured and comprehensive credentialing and compliance process to ensure high standards of patient care and safety.