Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Mayfield Heights, OH
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

Location: Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 15 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit. This is a travel/contract position requiring compliance with specific credentialing, certifications, and health requirements.

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years clinical practice in an acute care setting based on application requirements.
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required for all candidates.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Preferred but not required for MS/Tele.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Not required.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Preferred, not required.
• State Nursing License: Primary source verification within 30 days of start; must be current.
• Other: Annual Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement and Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required for bedside RNs (except OR).

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam.
• Fit Mask (N95) test within 12 months, updated annually.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters if titers negative/equivocal.
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination.
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster if needed.
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season.
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually.

Background and Compliance Checks

• Government-issued photo ID required.
• Background check including FCRA compliant 7-year search, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting within 12 months, updated annually.
• Education verification required for all candidates.
• References: 2 references from employment within 1 year, from a manager or supervisor (no co-worker references).
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care.

Competency and Orientation

• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually.
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome).
• Pass/Fail EKG and medication testing during orientation (retake available if needed).
• SafeMedicate preparation materials provided for review before orientation.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID while on assignment.
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing; candidates may start with results pending but must complete prior to extension.
• Physical exam must confirm ability to safely perform essential job functions.
• Facility accommodates latex allergies with notification.
• Candidates with gaps in employment longer than 40 days may need updated physical, chest X-ray, and eye exam.
• Religious and medical exemptions for vaccines are reviewed on a case-by-case basis; declinations are not accepted.
• Flu vaccine or exemption required during flu season (Oct 31 - Mar 31).

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