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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MS/Telemetry

Location:
Mayfield Heights, Ohio

Employment Type:
Travel / Contract

Contract Length:
14 weeks

Job Description

Seeking a Registered Nurse for Medical-Surgical and Telemetry units. This is a travel/contract position requiring compliance with various credentialing, health, and competency requirements prior to and during the assignment.

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Ohio.

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in the specialty (Medical-Surgical/Telemetry).

• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or American Red Cross (RQI acceptable)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required for MS/Tele units
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Preferred but not required
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Required only for L&D, OB/GYN, NICU (not required here)
  • Other certifications such as TNCC, CNOR, CHEMO are preferred or not required depending on unit.

• Background Checks:

  • Comprehensive background check including FCRA compliant 7-year search, SSN trace, sex offender registry, OFAC, FACIS Level 3, education verification.
  • Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
  • FBI and BCI fingerprinting within 12 months, updated annually.

• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to perform essential job functions.
  • Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months, updated annually.
  • Immunizations/vaccinations including Tdap (every 10 years), MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu seasonal vaccination (or approved exemptions).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable, updated annually.
  • Drug screening (standard 10 panel) within 12 months, updated annually.
  • Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year.

• Competency and Testing:

  • Baseline competency exams for medication administration and ECG interpretation required for bedside RNs (except OR).
  • Completion of facility-specific orientation and safety modules prior to start.
  • Pass/fail testing on medication and ECG interpretation during orientation.

• Documentation:

  • Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required and must be carried on assignment.
  • Employment application with at least 3 years prior work history including 2 years clinical acute care experience in a similar area.
  • Two professional references from within the last year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).
  • Photo for badge (headshot, shoulders up, white background).
  • State license primary source verification within 30 days of start.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete all required onboarding modules on a computer using Google Chrome prior to clearance to start.
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing; candidates may start with results pending if fingerprinting is completed before start date.
• Candidates with gaps in employment greater than 30 days may need to update physical and eye exams.
• Medical and religious exemptions for vaccines are accepted but require agency approval and facility review.
• No prior travel experience explicitly required for this position.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a reputable healthcare setting on a travel contract basis with comprehensive support for credentialing and compliance.