Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Mayfield Heights, OH
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Position is a travel/contract Registered Nurse role.
• Assignment at a major healthcare system in Ohio.
• Extension contract available (note: "Extension - DO NOT SUBMIT" indicates this posting is for contract extension).

Requirements & Compliance

Identification & Background

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver's License or State ID) required and must be carried on assignment.
• Comprehensive background check required prior to start, including:

  • FCRA compliant 7-year search (SSN Trace, Counties, States, Nationwide)
  • National Sex Offender Registry
  • OFAC, FACIS Level 3
  • Education verification (international verifications require CGFNS documentation as placeholder if delayed)
• Background checks must be updated annually and after breaks in service of 2+ months.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Fingerprinting (BCI and FBI) must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract and results updated annually.

  • Fingerprints done under code 4723.09 (Nursing).
  • Facility will also conduct their own fingerprinting onsite.
  • Candidates may start with fingerprint results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start.
  • Fingerprint results must be received before extension contract start.

Licensure & Certifications

• State nursing license primary source verification required within 30 days of start for new and extension contracts.
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start.
• Required certifications (must be current or renewed if expiring within 30 days of start):

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – required for all candidates
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – required for many specialty areas (e.g., ICU, Med/Surg, Dialysis, Oncology, etc.)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – required for PICU, Pediatric Stepdown, ERPediatric OR; preferred for PACU
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – required for Labor & Delivery, OB/GYN, NICU
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – preferred but not required for ER
  • Chemotherapy certification – not required for Oncology
  • Tech Cert Verification – required for CVOR and NBSTSA certifications
• Annual acknowledgment of Orientation Safety Manual and Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required for most nursing positions (except OR).
• Unit-specific competency exams required within 12 months of start and updated annually.

Health & Immunization

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including assessment of ability to perform essential job functions and Snellen eye exam (for candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later).
• Fit mask (N95) fit testing required within 12 months of start and updated annually. PAPRs approved on a case-by-case basis.
• Immunizations and documentation required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test (2-step PPD or QGold/TSPOT) or chest X-ray if history of positive TB, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster required if titers negative/equivocal
  • Hepatitis B – titer, series, or declination documentation
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster required if titers negative/equivocal
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/31 - 03/31)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted).
• Eye exam required within 1 year of start for new candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later.

Training & Orientation

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start is mandatory.

  • Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome.
  • Training videos must be watched before tests; skipping videos locks candidate out.
  • Modules typically take multiple days to complete and are high priority.
• Pass/Fail EKG and Medication testing completed onsite during orientation for bedside RNs (except OR).
• SafeMedicate preparation materials provided for review before orientation testing.
• Candidates returning to the system with less than 6 months gap may have some orientation/testing exemptions.

Employment History & References

• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar area to assignment.
• Two professional references required from employment within 1 year of start, from a manager, supervisor, or charge nurse (co-worker references not accepted).

Summary

This is a 13-week travel Registered Nurse contract in Ohio requiring comprehensive background checks, fingerprinting, current licensure, and multiple certifications including BLS and ACLS. Candidates must complete health screenings, immunizations, drug testing, and facility-specific training modules prior to starting. The role demands compliance with strict onboarding and annual renewal requirements to maintain eligibility.