Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Mayfield Heights, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit. This is a travel/contract position in Ohio.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry experience within the last year.
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• 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 Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA (Instructor or Provider) or American Red Cross; RQI acceptable. Must be current and renewed if expiring within 30 days of start.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for MS/Tele specialty. Must be current and renewed if expiring within 30 days of start.
• 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): Not required for MS/Tele.
• NIH Stroke Certification: Preferred but not required.
• Other Certifications: Pass/Fail Testing (Medication & ECG) required for all bedside RNs except OR.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Background check including FCRA compliant 7-year search, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks, and fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) within 12 months of start and updated annually. Fingerprinting must be completed prior to start.
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to perform essential job functions.
• Fit mask test (3M N95) within 12 months of start and updated annually.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable, updated annually.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers with boosters if needed.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or 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).
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted).
• Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year of start.

Documentation and Onboarding

• Employment application with at least 3 years prior work history including 2 years clinical practice in acute care in a similar area.
• Two professional references from employment within one year of start (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).
• Completion of facility-specific onboarding modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome).
• Baseline competency exams (medication administration and ECG interpretation) completed at orientation with passing scores required.
• Photo for badge may be required depending on assignment.

Additional Notes

• Candidates with gaps in employment or returning to the facility may have specific requirements regarding physical exams, eye exams, and onboarding modules.
• Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID at all times during assignment.
• Fingerprinting must be done both through the agency and at the facility.
• Medical and religious exemptions for vaccines and fit mask are accepted but require agency approval and facility review.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a reputable healthcare system with comprehensive onboarding and compliance standards to ensure patient and staff safety.