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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Specialty: Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry

Job Details

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day/Night rotating shifts (7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm)

  • Shifts may vary to meet hospital operational needs
• Work Schedule: Must work at least every other holiday
• Experience Required:

  • Minimum 18 months permanent experience in the specialty prior to travel assignments
  • Minimum 18 months recent Med/Surg or Telemetry experience (travel experience accepted)
• Licensure: Must have permanent Ohio nursing license or compact state license in hand

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or American Red Cross (RQI acceptable)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or American Red Cross (RQI acceptable)
• NIHSS Stroke Certification – AHA, Apex, AACME, or Bluecloud only (Healthstream not accepted)
• Pass/Fail ECG rhythm recognition and safeMedicate testing during orientation (acceptable score required)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required and must be carried on assignment
• Background checks including:

  • FCRA compliant 7-year search
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM (monthly)
  • HHS/OIG (monthly)
  • Fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) within 12 months, updated annually
• Education verification required for all candidates
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (required for new candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later)
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap every 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B vaccination/titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific online training modules prior to start (completed on a computer using Google Chrome)
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• References: Two professional references from within one year of start, from a manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director (co-worker references not accepted)
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar area to assignment
• Fingerprinting must be completed under nursing code 4723.09 and candidates must also complete fingerprinting at the facility
• Orientation includes pass/fail testing for ECG and medication dosing; retakes available after one week if needed

Notes

• Prior travel experience is accepted to meet recent Med/Surg/Telemetry experience requirement, but no explicit prior travel experience is required
• Candidates must have all certifications current and renew if expiring within 30 days of start
• Candidates must be prepared to rotate shifts if necessary to meet hospital needs
• Facility accommodates latex allergies with notification
• Candidates with gaps in employment longer than 40 days may need to update physical exam, chest X-ray, and eye exam

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity with a reputable healthcare system, requiring solid Med/Surg Telemetry experience, current certifications, and compliance with comprehensive health and background screening protocols.