Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Mayfield Heights, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry

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

Job Details

• Night shifts, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each
• Minimum of 18 months recent and permanent Med/Surg Telemetry experience required
• Must have a permanent Ohio nursing license or a compact state license in hand
• AHA BLS & ACLS certifications required
• Must work at least every other holiday
• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate pass required during orientation

Required Experience

• Specialty Experience: Minimum 18 months Med/Surg Telemetry experience (highest requirement)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications & Training Requirements

• Mandatory:

  • AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Additional Preferred/Required Certifications:

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred but not required
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) preferred but not required
• Pass/Fail ECG & Medication testing during orientation
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months and updated annually
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual and pass/fail testing

Licensure & Background Checks

• Permanent Ohio RN license or compact state license required
• Background check including FCRA compliant 7-year search, education verification, and fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) required
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing and updated annually
• State license primary source verification and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam
• Fit mask test (3M N95) within 12 months and updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually

Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar area
• Two professional references required from employment within one year of start (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• SafeMedicate preparation materials provided for orientation testing

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete all onboarding modules before clearance to start
• Candidates with a break in employment longer than 6 months may need to re-complete modules
• Fingerprinting will also be conducted at the facility in addition to agency process
• Candidates can start with fingerprinting results pending as long as fingerprinting is completed prior to start
• Must be able to safely perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs licensed in Ohio or compact states, who are comfortable working night shifts and meeting comprehensive health, certification, and compliance requirements.