Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Nurse
Beachwood, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

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

Location: Beachwood, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Patient Population: Post-operative patients monitored overnight with planned discharge the next morning
• Experience Required: Minimum 18 months recent permanent Med/Surg Telemetry experience prior to travel
• Licensure: Must have permanent Ohio nursing license or compact state license in hand
• Certifications Required:

  • AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Charting System: Recent Epic charting experience within the last 6 months required
• References: One recent reference from a manager, ANM, supervisor, or director in the specialty (Charge RN references accepted)
• Holiday Work: Must work at least every other holiday
• Testing:

  • ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate test during orientation; passing scores required

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID) required and must be carried on assignment
• Background checks including FCRA compliant 7-year search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, fingerprinting (FBI and BCI)
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract and updated annually
• Education verification required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (for new candidates signing after 4/11/2025)
• Fit mask test (3M N95) within 12 months and updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (seasonal)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually
• Eye exam required within 1 year of start for new candidates (Snellen exam)
• Annual competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency testing
• Pass/fail ECG and medication testing during orientation (SafeMedicate)
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement and pass/fail testing acknowledgement
• State license primary source verification and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start

Additional Requirements

• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care in a similar specialty
• Skills checklist required annually
• Must complete Cleveland Clinic online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• Candidates must be aware that onboarding modules take multiple days and are high priority
• Candidates returning with a gap of less than 6 months may have some requirements waived (e.g., pass/fail testing, modules)
• Candidates must complete fingerprinting both through agency and facility processes

Summary

This is a night shift travel/contract RN position in Med/Surg Telemetry requiring significant recent experience, Ohio licensure, and multiple certifications. The role involves monitoring post-op patients overnight with discharge planned the next day. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, immunizations, and competency testing is mandatory. Candidates must complete required onboarding modules and pass orientation testing to start.