Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
Cleveland, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry (Travel/Contract)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Medical/Surgical Telemetry
• Shift: Rotating 12-hour shifts (3 shifts per week)

  • Night: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
  • Day: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Must work at least every other holiday
• Orientation includes ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate medication administration exam; passing scores required

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• 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 Certification (NIHSS)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health and Safety 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 and titers required with no declinations accepted (medical/religious exemptions must be approved):

  • Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titers)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, with annual updates if applicable
• Annual flu vaccination required during flu season (medical/religious exemptions require approval)
• Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year

Background and Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required (must carry on assignment)
• Comprehensive background check including 7-year FCRA compliant search, updated annually or after breaks in service of 2+ months
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting within 12 months, updated annually; must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing
• Primary source verification of RN license within 30 days of start
• Nursys verification within 30 days of start
• Two professional references from within 1 year of start (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)
• Employment application with 3 years prior work history including at least 2 years clinical acute care experience in a similar area

Orientation and Facility Requirements

• Completion of online onboarding and training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• Modules include facility-specific training and must be completed fully before clearance to start
• Photo for badge required (headshot, shoulders up, white background)
• Must complete facility-specific acknowledgment forms and pass facility-required competency exams
• Candidates with a gap of less than 6 months from previous assignment at the facility may be exempt from some orientation/testing requirements

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is required (must have completed at least one prior travel contract or equivalent recent travel experience)
• Facility reserves the right to rotate shifts as operational needs require, but will attempt to honor preferred shifts
• Candidates must be prepared to submit all required documentation and certifications prior to or at orientation
• SafeMedicate and ECG exams are mandatory and must be passed to continue assignment

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs with recent acute care experience and current certifications seeking a 13-week travel contract in Ohio.