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

Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry

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

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on Med/Surg Telemetry unit with potential to float to related units including Emergency Department.
• Rotating shifts: 7pm–7:30am (night) and 7am–7:30pm (day); shifts may vary to meet operational needs.
• Must work at least every other holiday.
• Orientation includes ECG rhythm recognition and medication safety testing; passing scores required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Minimum 1.5 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, with experience within the last year.
• Current certifications:

  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • ACLS
  • NIHSS
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license) required and must be carried on assignment.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting within 12 months of start, updated annually; must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing.
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to perform essential job functions; latex allergy notification if applicable.
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months, updated annually; religious/medical exemptions require approval.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap every 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray with annual questionnaire if history positive
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella vaccinations or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required annually (no declinations accepted; exemptions require approval)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel within 12 months, updated annually; instant drug screens not accepted.
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year; not required annually if continuously employed without break.

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start; must be done on a computer using Google Chrome.
• Modules include mandatory training videos and tests; skipping videos will lock out access.
• SafeMedicate and ECG medication administration prep materials provided for orientation testing.
• Baseline competency exams (medication and ECG) required for all bedside RNs except OR; passing scores mandatory.
• Return candidates with less than 6 months gap may be exempt from some orientation testing and modules.

References & Work History

• Two professional references required from employment within the past year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).
• Employment application must include at least 3 years prior work history with 2 years in acute care and similar clinical area.

Work Hours

• 12-hour shifts, typically 36 hours per week.
• Night and day shifts rotate as needed.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared for potential shift rotation to meet hospital needs.
• Fingerprinting results must be on file prior to contract extension.
• Candidates with name changes must have consistent legal names across all documents.
• Candidates must comply with all health and safety requirements to maintain assignment eligibility.