Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Mayfield Heights, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry

Location: Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit during night shifts.
• Must have a minimum of 18 months recent permanent experience in Med/Surg Telemetry prior to travel assignment.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 1.5 years of Med/Surg Telemetry experience, with experience within the last year.
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., Driver’s License or State ID) must be carried on assignment.
• Background check required prior to start, including FCRA-compliant 7-year search and education verification.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start and updated annually.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to perform essential job functions.
• Fit mask (N95) fit test within 12 months, updated annually.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with annual updates)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B vaccination/titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required annually (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 and Training

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start is mandatory.
• Baseline competency exams in medication administration and ECG interpretation required at orientation (90% and 80% passing scores respectively).
• SafeMedicate prep materials provided for exam preparation.
• Candidates with less than 6 months gap from previous assignment at the same system may be exempt from some orientation requirements.

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 all required documentation and certifications before starting.
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing; facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite.
• Candidates can start with fingerprinting results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start.
• Facility accommodates latex allergies with notification.
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; skipping training videos is not allowed.
• Candidates returning after a break longer than 6 months may need to repeat orientation modules.

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs seeking a travel contract night shift role in Ohio with a reputable healthcare facility.