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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry) - Cleveland, Ohio

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg Telemetry)
• Location: Cleveland, Ohio
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Experience

• Minimum of 18 months recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience
• Must have 18 months permanent Med/Surg Telemetry experience prior to travel
• Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Ohio RN license or Compact State RN license in hand
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross; RQI acceptable
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross; RQI acceptable
• Willingness to obtain NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification prior to start
• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate medication administration exam must be passed during orientation

Required Qualifications & Documentation

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience of at least 1.5 years, including experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• One recent reference from a manager, ANM, supervisor, or director in the specialty applying for (Charge RN references accepted)
• Background check including:

  • FCRA compliant 7-year search
  • SSN trace, counties, states, nationwide, sex offender, OFAC, FACIS Level 3
  • Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting completed within 12 months of start and updated annually (must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract)
• 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 health requirements:

  • Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per protocol
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation (no declinations accepted)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year of start

Orientation & Competency Testing

• 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) with 90% passing score
  • ECG interpretation exam with 80% passing score
• Candidates unsuccessful on first attempt will receive remediation and retake opportunities

Additional Notes

• Candidates must carry a government-issued photo ID while on assignment
• Application must include at least 3 years prior work history, including 2 years clinical practice in an acute care setting in a similar area
• Annual skills checklist required
• Physical exam documentation must include provider address
• Facility accommodates latex allergies with notification
• Fingerprinting must be done both through agency and facility processes
• Candidates can start with fingerprint results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start
• References must be from employment within one year of start and from appropriate supervisory roles

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs licensed in Ohio or a compact state, who meet the certification and health requirements and are comfortable with a travel contract assignment.