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

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

Location: Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit during night shifts.
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, each 12 hours long.

Required Qualifications

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

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS and ACLS must be current; renew if expiring within 30 days of start.
• Baseline Competency Exam (Medication administration and ECG interpretation) required at orientation (not required for legacy candidates with less than 6 months gap between contracts).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming ability to safely perform job functions.
• Fit mask test (N95) 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 if applicable).
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers with boosters if needed.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination/titer or declination accepted with agency-approved exemptions.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with booster if needed.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required annually (no declinations accepted).
• Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted).
• Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year of start.

Background & Screening Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license or state ID) required and must be carried on assignment.
• Comprehensive background check including 7-year FCRA-compliant search, education verification, and fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) within 12 months, updated annually. Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Drug testing and immunization documentation must be current and compliant with facility standards.

Documentation & Onboarding

• Complete all required online training modules prior to start; modules must be done on a computer using Google Chrome.
• Photo for badge required (headshot, shoulders up, white background).
• Resume/CV with at least 3 years prior work history including 2 years clinical acute care experience in a similar area.
• Two professional references from employment within the last year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).

Additional Notes

• Candidates may start with fingerprinting results pending if fingerprinting is completed 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.
• Medical and religious exemptions for vaccines and fit mask are accepted but require agency approval and facility review.
• Baseline competency exams and SafeMedicate preparation materials are part of orientation.
• Candidates with gaps longer than 6 months since last assignment at this facility may need to repeat onboarding modules and competency exams.

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