Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry
Cleveland, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry (MS/Tele)

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

Job Description

• Position at a major hospital campus in Cleveland, Ohio.
• Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse role.
• Shift: 12-hour rotating day/night shifts (7pm-7:30am and 7am-7:30pm). Shifts may vary based on hospital needs.
• Must work at least every other holiday.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 18 months of permanent experience in the specialty prior to travel assignments.
• Minimum 18 months of recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience (travel experience accepted).
• Must hold a permanent Ohio nursing license or a compact state license.

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or American Red Cross certified.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or American Red Cross certified.
• NIHSS Stroke Certification – Must be current and from approved providers (AHA, Apex, AACME, or Bluecloud).
• Pass/Fail ECG rhythm recognition and safeMedicate testing during orientation (passing score required).

Licensure & Compliance

• Permanent Ohio RN license or compact state license required.
• Background checks including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing and updated annually).
• Drug screening (standard 10-panel) within 12 months, updated annually.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (required for new candidates signing after 4/11/2025).
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months, updated annually.
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tdap vaccine every 10 years.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers with boosters if needed.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or titer.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season).

Additional Requirements

• Must pass unit-specific competency exams annually.
• Must complete facility-specific online training modules prior to start (typically takes multiple days).
• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Must submit 2 professional references from within the last year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).
• Employment application must include 3 years of prior work history, with at least 2 years in acute care and similar specialty.
• Fingerprinting results and attestations must be on file prior to contract extension.
• Candidates may start with fingerprinting results pending if prints are completed prior to start.
• Candidates must complete pass/fail ECG and medication testing during orientation; retakes available after 1 week if needed.

Prior Travel Experience

• Travel experience in Med/Surg Telemetry is accepted to meet recent experience requirements.
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience stated beyond this acceptance.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RN in Cleveland, Ohio. Candidates must have at least 18 months of permanent and recent specialty experience, hold the appropriate Ohio or compact state license, and maintain current certifications including BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS. The role requires rotating 12-hour shifts and working every other holiday. Compliance with extensive health, background, and competency requirements is mandatory prior to and during the assignment.

Note: This summary excludes contact details, pay rates, and facility-specific names per instructions.