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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Warrensville Heights, Ohio
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a travel/contract assignment in an acute care setting.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of clinical practice in an acute care setting and in a similar area to the pending assignment.
• References: 2 references required from employment within one year of start, from a Manager, ANM, Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or Director.

Licensure & Certifications

• State Nursing License: Primary source verification within 30 days of start. License must be current and renewed if expiring within 30 days of start.
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required for all candidates.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for most clinical areas (e.g., ICU, Med/Surg, Dialysis, etc.).
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for PICU, Pediatric Stepdown, Pediatric OR; preferred but not required for PACU.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required for Labor & Delivery, OB/GYN, and NICU.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Preferred but not required for ER.
• Tech Certification: Required for CVOR (NBSTSA or NBSTSA-CST).
• NIH Stroke Certification: Preferred for certain units; must be updated annually.
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication): Required for all bedside RNs (except OR) during orientation.
• Competency Exams: Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually.

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, education verification, and fingerprinting.
• Fingerprinting (BCI and FBI) must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing and results updated annually. Facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite.
• Education verification required for all candidates.
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual and pass/fail testing required.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam. Must confirm ability to safely perform job functions.
• Fit Mask: N95 fit test required within 12 months of start and updated annually.
• Immunizations:

  • Tdap vaccine every 10 years (declinations not accepted).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months of start, updated annually.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer required; booster if titers negative or equivocal.
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or declination documentation required.
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; booster if titers negative or equivocal.
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/31 - 03/31). Declinations not accepted.
• Drug Testing: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start, updated annually. Instant drug screens not accepted.
• Eye Exam: Required within 1 year of start for new candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later.

Onboarding & Training

• Completion of all required online training modules prior to clearance to start. Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome.
• SafeMedicate preparation materials provided for pass/fail exam during orientation.
• Pass/fail EKG and medication testing completed onsite during orientation.

Additional Notes

• Application must include 3 years of prior work history, with at least 2 years in acute care.
• Candidates may start with fingerprinting results pending but must complete fingerprinting prior to start.
• Candidates with gaps in employment longer than 40 days may need to update physical exam, chest X-ray, and eye exam.
• Religious and medical exemptions for vaccines are reviewed on a case-by-case basis; declinations are not accepted.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a reputable acute care environment with comprehensive onboarding and compliance requirements to ensure patient and staff safety.