Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Ontario, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MS/Telemetry Unit

Location

• Ontario, Ohio

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 4 weeks

Shift Details

• Night shift
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Total 36 hours per week

Job Description

• Must be willing to float to other campuses (MS-Tele Units) if census drops to maintain hours.
• Call required; must be able to return to the facility within 1 hour when called.
• Every Other Weekend (EOW) work is required.
• Minimal or no Return to Office (RTO) preferred.
• Knowledge of medication scanning required.
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• Minimum 2 years of recent and consecutive experience in Medical-Surgical (MS) and Telemetry nursing, with experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience in an acute care setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of I9 or attestation.
• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service).
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation.
• 7-year criminal background check including SSN trace, national criminal search, sex offender registry, OFAC, education verification; must be updated annually.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals.
• Ohio BCI and FBI fingerprint attestation required within 12 months of start; may start with fingerprints pending if clear background check on file.
• Highest level of education verification.
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 30 days of start.
• Unit-specific competency exam with a minimum score of 80%, updated annually.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, updated annually.
• Fit mask testing prior to start.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, updated annually and after breaks in service of 2+ months.
• Immunizations and titers:

  • TDAP within 10 years or signed declination.
  • Negative 2-step TB test or equivalent within 12 months, updated annually.
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella titers or 2 adult MMR vaccines with booster if needed (declinations not accepted).
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually during flu season.
• COVID-19 exemption form required for medical or religious exemptions; approved exemptions require masking during flu season.
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations.
• Complete employment application/resume.
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units.

Orientation & Training Requirements

• Completion of online Healthstream modules by specified deadlines.
• Review and sign agency and unit-specific job descriptions prior to start.
• Review and sign new employee orientation packets.
• Completion of unit-specific training packets and acknowledgments.
• Skills check-offs for specific competencies (e.g., Stat Strip Nova Glucometer, Aseptic Compounding - IV Medications) during first week.
• Completion of Epic system access modules by deadlines (if applicable).

Additional Notes

• Candidates must submit all time off requests.
• Photo for badge required (headshot, shoulders up, white background, .jpeg format).
• Must attest to ability to meet physical demands of the position.
• Radiation badges issued to applicable candidates by the client.
• Attendance policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start.

This position is ideal for experienced travel RNs with strong MS/Telemetry skills who are flexible with floating and call requirements, and who meet all licensing, certification, and compliance standards.