Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Warrensville Heights, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

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

Job Description

• Position in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit.
• Extension opportunity (current assignment continuation).

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Required years of experience: At least 2 years of clinical practice in an acute care setting and in a similar area to the pending assignment.
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or American Red Cross; RQI acceptable. Must be current.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for MS/Tele and many other units. Must be current.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Preferred but not required for MS/Tele.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Not required for MS/Tele.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Preferred but not required.
• State Nursing License: Primary source verification within 30 days of start. Must be valid and renewed if expiring within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS Verification: Required within 30 days of start.
• NIH Stroke Certification: Preferred but not required for MS/Tele.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement: Required annually.
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing: Required for all nursing positions except OR.
• Tech Cert Verification: Not applicable for MS/Tele.
• Competency Exams: Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required as applicable.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required and must be carried on assignment.
• Background check required prior to start, including:

  • FCRA compliant 7-year search
  • SSN Trace
  • National Sex Offender Registry
  • Education verification
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start and updated annually.
• Fingerprinting must be completed under code 4723.09 (Nursing).
• Candidates can start with fingerprinting results pending but must complete prior to extension.
• Education verification required for all candidates.
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history, including at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care.
• Two professional references required from employment within one year of start (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (for candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later).
• Fit mask test (3M N95 1860 or 1870+) within 12 months of start, updated annually.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine every 10 years.
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD or QGold/TSPOT) or chest X-ray within 12 months of start, updated annually.
• TB questionnaire if history of positive TB.
• Immunizations required:

  • Rubeola (Measles): 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer.
  • Mumps: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer.
  • Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or declination.
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer.
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start, updated annually.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/31 - 03/31).
• Eye exam required within 1 year of start for new candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later.

Orientation and Training

• Completion of online onboarding and training modules prior to start is mandatory.
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome.
• Candidates cannot skip training videos.
• Pass/Fail EKG and medication testing required onsite during orientation for bedside RNs (except OR).
• SafeMedicate preparation materials provided for review before orientation.
• Annual skills checklist required.

Additional Notes

• Candidates with a break in employment of less than 6 months at this healthcare system may have some requirements waived (e.g., pass/fail testing, module completion).
• Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID at all times during assignment.
• Facility accommodates latex allergies with notification.
• Religious and medical exemptions for vaccines are reviewed on a case-by-case basis; declinations are not accepted.
• Fingerprinting must be completed both through the agency and at the facility.

This position offers a structured and comprehensive onboarding process with strict compliance and health requirements to ensure patient and staff safety.