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

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

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Position: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)
• Shift: Day/Night rotating shifts (7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm) with possible variability to meet hospital 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)

Required Experience

• Minimum 18 months recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience
• Minimum 18 months permanent experience in the specialty prior to travel assignments
• Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Current Ohio RN license or compact state license in hand
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or American Red Cross)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (AHA or American Red Cross)
• NIHSS certification required
• Pass/Fail ECG & Medication testing during orientation (SafeMedicate)

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID) required and must be carried on assignment
• Background checks including FCRA compliant 7-year search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) required and must be updated annually
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing and results updated annually
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (required for new candidates signing after 4/11/2025)
• Fit mask test (3M N95) 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 titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella vaccinations 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

• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in an acute care setting similar to the assignment
• Two professional references from within one year of start date required (from Manager, ANM, Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or Director)
• Annual skills checklist and unit-specific competency exams required
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual and pass/fail testing (except OR nurses)

Notes

• Candidates may start with fingerprinting results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start
• Modules and onboarding must be completed prior to clearance to start
• Facility reserves the right to rotate shifts as needed to meet operational needs
• Candidates must be prepared to work holidays as scheduled

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs licensed in Ohio or a compact state, who are comfortable with rotating shifts and meeting comprehensive compliance and certification requirements.