Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Warrensville Heights, OH
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry

Location: Warrensville Heights, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shifts, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit.
• Must work at least every other holiday.
• Orientation includes ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate medication administration exam; passing scores required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 1.5 years recent Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license) required and must be carried on assignment.
• Background check including FCRA-compliant 7-year search, updated annually or after breaks in service of 2+ months.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start, updated annually; must be completed prior to start.
• Primary source verification of state nursing license within 30 days of start.
• Nursys verification within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to safely perform job functions.
• Fit mask (N95) test within 12 months of start, updated annually.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required with official documentation:

  • Tdap (every 10 years, no declinations)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (updated annually)
  • MMR (2 vaccines or positive titers; boosters if titers negative/equivocal)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; booster if needed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (required annually; no declinations)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant tests not accepted).
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start.
• Two professional references from within the last year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome).
• SafeMedicate and ECG competency exams during orientation.
• Modules and onboarding typically take multiple days; must be completed before clearance to start.
• Photo for badge required (headshot, shoulders up, white background).

Additional Notes

• PBDS Assessment waived.
• Candidates must be prepared to complete all required documentation and certifications prior to or at orientation.
• Candidates with gaps longer than 6 months since last assignment at this facility may need to retake certain exams and complete modules again.
• Facility accommodates latex allergies with notification.
• Religious and medical exemptions for vaccines and fit mask are accepted but require agency approval and facility review.

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs licensed in Ohio or compact states, seeking a 13-week travel contract with day shifts in a hospital setting.