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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry

Location

• Cleveland, Ohio

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Night shift, 3 shifts per week (3x12-hour shifts)
• Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Unit and Patient Population

• Med/Surg Telemetry unit
• Potential to float to units J1-2, J33, and Emergency Department caring for the same patient population

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1.5 years of Telemetry experience
• Telemetry experience within the last year
• Current certifications:

  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • ACLS
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background check including:

  • FCRA compliant 7-year search
  • SSN trace, county, state, nationwide, sex offender, OFAC, FACIS Level 3, education verification
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting within 12 months of start, updated annually (code 4723.09 for nursing)
• Primary source verification of RN license within 30 days of start
• Nursys verification within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to safely perform job functions
• Fit mask test (3M N95 1860 or 1870+) within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with annual TB questionnaire if past positive)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titers with booster if needed
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation (no declinations accepted)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start

Orientation and Training

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• Baseline competency exams during orientation:

  • Medication administration exam (SafeMedicate) – 90% passing score required
  • ECG interpretation exam – 80% passing score required
• Modules and exams not required for legacy candidates or agency flips with less than 6 months gap between contracts
• Photo for badge required (headshot, shoulders up, white background)

References and Work History

• Two professional references required from employment within the past year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)
• Employment application must include at least 3 years of prior work history with 2 years in acute care and similar clinical area

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete fingerprinting both through the agency and at the facility
• Candidates can start with fingerprinting results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start
• Travelers must be prepared to float to other units as needed within the same patient population
• Must comply with all health and safety requirements, including immunizations and drug screening
• Must be willing to work at least every other holiday during the assignment

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs seeking a travel contract with night shifts in a large acute care setting.