Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Euclid, OH
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Euclid, Ohio
Contract Length: Approximately 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours per week: 36 hours
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1.5 years of Med/Surg Telemetry experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 1.5 years of Med/Surg Telemetry experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Orientation & Testing Requirements

• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate medication administration exam must be passed during orientation
• Baseline competency exams (medication and ECG) required for all bedside RNs (except OR RNs) with minimum passing scores:

  • SafeMedicate: 90%
  • ECG interpretation: 80%
• Prep materials provided before testing; remediation and retake opportunities available if needed

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to safely perform job functions
• Fit mask test (3M N95 1860 small/regular or 1870+) within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required with no declinations accepted (medical/religious exemptions must be approved):

  • Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titers)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 12 months or chest X-ray if past positive
• Annual TB questionnaire if history of positive TB
• Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination documentation required annually (no declinations accepted; exemptions require approval)
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start

Background & Verification

• Background check required prior to start, including:

  • FCRA compliant 7-year search (SSN trace, counties, states, nationwide, sex offender, OFAC, FACIS Level 3, education verification)
  • Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months, updated annually (code 4723.09 for nursing)
• Education verification required for all candidates
• Nursys license verification within 30 days of start
• Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start

Documentation & References

• Two professional references required from employment within one year of start (manager, supervisor, ANM, charge nurse, or director)
• Employment application must include at least 3 years prior work history with 2 years in acute care in a similar specialty
• Photo for badge required (headshot, shoulders up, white background)
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must carry a government-issued photo ID during assignment
• Locals are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Candidates must complete all onboarding modules and be cleared before starting
• Fingerprinting must be completed prior to start; candidates may start with results pending but must complete before extension
• Candidates with a break in employment greater than 6 months may need to repeat orientation and modules
• Candidates must be prepared to complete required competency exams and pass orientation assessments

This position is strictly non-negotiable regarding the listed requirements.