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 day/night shifts (7am-7:30pm and 7pm-7:30am); shift rotation may be required 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.
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year.
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Current ACLS certification.
• NIHSS Stroke Certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience in an Acute Care setting.
• Valid Driver's License.

Shift & Hours

• 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (3 shifts/week)
• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (3 shifts/week)
• Shift rotation possible based on hospital needs.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license) required and must be carried on assignment.
• Background checks including 7-year FCRA compliant search, education verification, and fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) required and must be current/updated annually.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start verifying ability to perform essential job functions; latex allergy notification required if applicable.
• Fit mask test (3M N95) within 12 months, updated annually; PAPRs require approval.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine 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 vaccination/titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Annual flu vaccination (no declinations accepted; medical/religious exemptions require approval)
  • Snellen eye exam within 1 year
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted).

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start is mandatory.
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; video content must be viewed before testing.
• Onboarding process may take multiple days; candidates should not delay module completion.
• Candidates returning after a break longer than 6 months may need to repeat orientation 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 of prior work history, with 2 years in acute care and similar clinical area.

Additional Notes

• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing; facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite.
• Candidates may start with fingerprint results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start.
• Candidates must have legal name consistency across all documents.
• Travelers must be prepared for potential shift rotation and holiday work.
• Prior travel experience is accepted but not explicitly required.

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs licensed in Ohio or compact states, comfortable with rotating shifts and committed to meeting rigorous compliance and certification standards.