Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Mayfield Heights, OH
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (Med/Surg Telemetry) - Travel/Contract

Location: Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Position: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)
• Shift: Night shifts, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each
• Specialty Experience Required: Minimum 18 months recent and permanent Med/Surg Telemetry experience
• License: Must have permanent Ohio nursing license or compact state license in hand
• Certifications Required:

  • AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Holiday Work: Must work at least every other holiday
• Assessments:

  • ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate test during orientation (passing score required)

Required Experience

• Specialty: Minimum 18 months Med/Surg Telemetry experience (use higher value if discrepancy found)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Required Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross (RQI acceptable)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross (RQI acceptable)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) during orientation (SafeMedicate and ECG)
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual)
• State License Verification (primary source within 30 days of start)
• NURSYS Verification within 30 days of start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (required for new candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later)
• Fit Mask (N95) fit test within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine every 10 years (official immunization record required)
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD or QGold/TSPOT) within 12 months, updated annually
• TB Questionnaire if history of positive TB, signed annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer, booster if negative/equivocal
• Hepatitis B - Titer, series, or declination documentation required
• Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer, booster if negative/equivocal
• Drug Testing - Standard 10 panel within 12 months, updated annually (instant tests not accepted)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/31 - 03/31)
• Eye Exam required within 1 year of start for new candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later

Background & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment
• Background check required prior to start, including:

  • FCRA compliant 7-year search
  • SSN trace, counties, states, nationwide, sex offender registry, OFAC, FACIS Level 3, education verification
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start, updated annually (code 4723.09 Nursing)
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract; facility will also conduct fingerprinting
• Education verification required for all candidates
• 2 professional references required from employment within 1 year of start (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar area

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• Modules include mandatory training videos and tests; cannot be skipped
• Pass/Fail ECG and medication testing during orientation
• Candidates must pick up badge after module completion to be cleared to start
• Candidates returning with less than 6 months gap may have some requirements waived

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to work night shifts and every other holiday
• SafeMedicate and ECG testing are mandatory during orientation
• Physical accommodations available for latex allergies (notification required)
• PAPRs may be approved on a case-by-case basis for mask fit test failures due to facial hair with proper exemptions
• Flu vaccine declinations are not accepted; exemptions require approval process

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs licensed in Ohio or a compact state, comfortable with night shifts and holiday work, and able to meet comprehensive health, background, and competency requirements.