Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN
Mayfield Heights, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a travel contract position in Ohio. The role requires providing nursing care in a medical-surgical/telemetry setting.

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Ohio.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in the specialty (Medical-Surgical/Telemetry).
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or American Red Cross; RQI acceptable.
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required for this specialty.
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Preferred but not required.
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Required only if assigned to L&D, OB/GYN, or NICU (not required here).
• Background Checks: Must pass comprehensive background checks including FBI and BCI fingerprinting, updated annually.
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming ability to perform essential job functions.
  • Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months, updated annually.
  • Immunizations: Tdap (every 10 years), MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu vaccine (seasonal).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • Drug screening (10-panel) within 12 months.
  • Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year.
• References: Two professional references from employment within the last year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).
• Application: Must include at least 3 years of prior work history with 2 years in acute care and similar specialty.

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) must be carried during assignment.
• Completion of facility-specific onboarding modules prior to start.
• Pass/fail competency exams on medication administration and ECG interpretation (not required for OR nurses).
• Annual skills checklist.
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing; results required before extension.
• Candidates may start with fingerprinting results pending but must complete prior to start.
• Physical exam and eye exam do not need to be updated if currently on assignment without a break longer than 30 days.
• Flu vaccine documentation required by November 30th for current candidates; no declinations accepted.
• Medical and religious exemptions for vaccines require agency approval and facility review.

Preferred (Not Required)

• CNOR certification (for OR nurses only).
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) for ER nurses.
• Chemotherapy certification (not required for oncology specialty).

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must complete all onboarding modules on a computer using Google Chrome.
• Candidates with name changes must have legal name updated in system prior to start.
• Candidates with latex allergies should notify to ensure appropriate supplies are available.

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity with comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements to ensure quality patient care and safety.