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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
• Shift: Day/Night rotating shifts (7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm) with possible variability to meet hospital operational needs
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (3x12's)
• Must work at least every other holiday
• Orientation includes ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate testing (passing score required)

Experience 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)
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have a permanent Ohio nursing license or a compact state license in hand
• Required certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Certifications must be current and renewed if expiring within 30 days of start date

Compliance & Testing

• Background checks required prior to start and must be updated annually
• Fingerprinting (BCI and FBI) required within 12 months of start and updated annually; must be completed under nursing code 4723.09
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam
• Fit mask test (N95) required within 12 months and updated annually
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tdap vaccine every 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or titer
  • Varicella vaccination or titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)

Orientation & Training

• Completion of online training modules prior to start is mandatory
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone
• SafeMedicate preparation materials provided for orientation testing
• Annual acknowledgment of safety manual and pass/fail testing required
• Unit-specific competency exams required within 12 months of start and updated annually

Additional Requirements

• Employment application must include 3 years of prior work history, with at least 2 years in acute care and similar specialty area
• Two professional references required from employment within the past year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)
• Candidates must carry a government-issued photo ID during assignment
• Candidates must be able to safely perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse specializing in Med/Surg Telemetry in Cleveland, Ohio. The role requires significant recent and permanent experience in Med/Surg or Telemetry nursing, current Ohio licensure, and multiple certifications including BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS. Compliance with extensive health, background, and training requirements is mandatory. The position involves rotating 12-hour shifts with holiday work expectations.