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

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

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Day/Night rotating shifts (7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm)
Note: Shifts may be variable to meet hospital operational needs.

Job Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry
• Experience:

  • Minimum 18 months recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience
  • Minimum 18 months permanent experience in specialty prior to travel assignments
• Licensure:

  • Must have permanent Ohio nursing license or compact state license in hand
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Additional Requirements:

  • Must work at least every other holiday
  • ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate test required during orientation (passing score required)
  • Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication dosing during orientation
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Orientation & Training

• Completion of online training modules prior to start is mandatory
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome
• Candidates cannot skip training videos before tests
• Onboarding and module completion typically take multiple days
• Physical presence required for orientation testing

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (required for new candidates signing after 4/11/2025)
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap (every 10 years)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titers with boosters if needed
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD or equivalent) or chest X-ray if history of positive TB, updated annually
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/31 - 03/31)
• Eye exam required within 1 year of start for new candidates signing after 4/11/2025

Background & Documentation

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment
• Background check required prior to start, including:

  • FCRA compliant 7-year search
  • SSN trace, counties, states, nationwide, sex offender, OFAC, FACIS Level 3, education verification
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start and updated annually

  • Must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract
  • Fingerprints done under nursing code 4723.09
  • Facility will conduct additional fingerprinting onsite
• Education verification required for all candidates
• References: 2 references from employment within 1 year of start, from manager/supervisor/charge nurse/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

Competency & Testing

• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Pass/fail ECG and medication dosing testing during orientation (SafeMedicate)
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual and pass/fail testing required

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to complete all onboarding modules and health requirements prior to start
• Candidates with gaps in employment longer than 6 months may need to retake modules and testing
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and procedures

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity with a reputable healthcare system, requiring solid Med/Surg Telemetry experience and full compliance with licensure, certification, health, and background requirements.