Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Cleveland, OH
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Job Opportunity: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Job Description

• Position: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)
• Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (3x12's), rotating day/night shifts (7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm)
• Shift rotation may be adjusted based on hospital operational needs
• Must work at least every other holiday

Required Experience

• Minimum 18 months of permanent experience in the specialty prior to travel assignments
• Minimum 18 months of recent Med/Surg or Telemetry experience (travel experience accepted)

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Ohio RN license or RN license from a compact state, must be in hand before start
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or American Red Cross)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (AHA or American Red Cross)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Pass ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate medication competency test during orientation

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required and must be carried on assignment
• Background checks including FCRA compliant 7-year search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) required and must be updated annually
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing and results must be on file prior to contract extension
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (required for new candidates starting 4/11/2025 or later)
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine every 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• Pass/Fail testing for ECG and medication competency during orientation (retake available if needed)
• Annual competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency exams required
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual and pass/fail testing required

Additional Requirements

• Employment application must include 3 years of prior work history, with at least 2 years in acute care and similar clinical area
• Two professional references from within the last year required (from manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)
• Candidates must be prepared to complete fingerprinting at the facility in addition to agency process
• Candidates must be able to safely perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Med/Surg Telemetry RN position in Cleveland, Ohio. The role requires a minimum of 18 months of recent Med/Surg or Telemetry nursing experience, a valid Ohio or compact state RN license, and current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications. Candidates must pass competency testing during orientation and comply with extensive health, background, and immunization requirements. The position involves rotating 12-hour shifts with holiday work expectations. Completion of facility-specific onboarding modules and annual competency requirements are mandatory.