Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Cleveland, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (Med/Surg Tele RN) - Cleveland, Ohio

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Shift: 3x12 hour shifts (Day/Night rotating)

• Day shift: 7am - 7:30pm
• Night shift: 7pm - 7:30am
• Shifts may rotate as needed to meet hospital operational needs

Job Requirements

• Minimum 18 months of permanent experience in the specialty prior to travel assignments
• Minimum 18 months of recent Med/Surg or Telemetry experience (travel experience accepted)
• Must hold a permanent Ohio nursing license or a compact state license
• Certifications required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Must work at least every other holiday
• Must pass ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate test during orientation

Orientation & Testing

• Orientation includes ECG rhythm recognition and SafeMedicate testing; passing scores required
• Pass/Fail testing applies to all bedside RNs (except OR)
• Online training modules must be completed prior to start (typically takes multiple days)
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; video content must be watched before testing
• Returning candidates with less than 6 months gap may have some orientation/testing waived

Licensure & Background Checks

• Background check required prior to start and must be updated annually or after breaks in service of 2+ months
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Fingerprinting must be completed under nursing code 4723.09
• Candidates can start with fingerprint results pending but must complete fingerprinting before contract extension
• Primary source verification of nursing license required within 30 days of start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (for candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later)
• Fit mask (N95) fit testing within 12 months and updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; booster if negative/equivocal)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; booster if negative/equivocal)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• Drug screening (standard 10 panel) within 12 months, updated annually

Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical acute care experience in a similar area
• Two professional references required from recent employment (within 1 year) from a manager or supervisor
• Annual skills checklist and unit-specific competency exams required
• Annual acknowledgment of safety manual and pass/fail testing required
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required as applicable

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to complete all onboarding modules and documentation prior to start
• Facility reserves the right to rotate shifts as needed
• Returning candidates with less than 6 months gap may have some requirements waived or modified
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and testing requirements during orientation and assignment

This position offers an opportunity to work in a reputable hospital system with a focus on Med/Surg Telemetry nursing in a dynamic, rotating shift environment. Candidates must be well-prepared with current certifications, licensure, and health documentation to ensure compliance and smooth onboarding.