Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Euclid, OH
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Euclid, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit.
• Must work at least every other holiday during the contract.
• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate medication administration exam must be passed during orientation.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Minimum 1.5 years of recent Telemetry experience, with Telemetry experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Experience with Epic electronic charting system.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or competency.

Orientation & Competency Requirements

• Pass baseline competency exams during orientation:

  • Medication administration exam (SafeMedicate) with a 90% passing score.
  • ECG interpretation exam with an 80% passing score.
• Orientation includes completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start.
• Facility uses Qualivis – Lotus system for submitting hours worked.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to safely perform job functions.
• Fit mask (N95) test within 12 months, updated annually.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titers)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (required annually; no declinations accepted)
• Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD, QuantiFERON Gold, or TSPOT within 12 months; chest x-ray and TB questionnaire if history of positive TB.
• Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted).
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start.

Background & Compliance

• Background check required prior to start, including FCRA-compliant 7-year search and education verification.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start, updated annually. Must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract. Facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite.
• Primary source verification of state license and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start.
• Employment application must include at least 3 years prior work history with 2 years in acute care in a similar specialty.
• Annual skills checklist required.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must carry a government-issued photo ID during assignment.
• Locals are accepted at the same rate as travelers.
• Candidates with a gap of less than 6 months since their last contract at this facility may be exempt from some orientation testing and module requirements.
• Candidates must complete all onboarding modules on a computer using Google Chrome prior to clearance to start.
• Candidates must submit a photo for badge issuance (headshot, shoulders up, white background).

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RN with a minimum of 18 months recent permanent experience, current Ohio or compact RN license, and recent Epic charting experience. The role requires day shifts of 12 hours, 3 days per week, with comprehensive health, background, and competency requirements to ensure compliance and patient safety.