Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Mayfield Heights, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry (Night Shift) – Ohio

Job Details

• Location: Mayfield Heights, Ohio
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Specialty: Med/Surg Telemetry
• Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit during night shifts.
• Must have a minimum of 18 months recent permanent Med/Surg Telemetry experience prior to travel assignment.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 18 months of Med/Surg Telemetry experience, with experience within the last year.
• Minimum 18 months of total travel nursing experience.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license or state ID) must be carried on assignment.
• Background check required prior to start; must be updated annually and after breaks in service of 2+ months.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start; must be updated annually.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to perform essential job functions.
• Fit mask (N95) fit test within 12 months, 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) vaccination or positive titers with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or titer or declination
  • 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, updated annually.
• Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year of start.
• Two professional references from employment within the past year required.

Orientation and Training

• Completion of facility-specific online onboarding and training modules prior to start is mandatory.
• Baseline competency exams in medication administration and ECG interpretation required at orientation (not required for legacy candidates with less than 6 months gap between contracts).
• Candidates must complete all required modules on a computer using Google Chrome; videos must be watched before tests.
• Photo for badge may be required.

Additional Notes

• Employment application must include at least 3 years prior work history with 2 years in acute care in a similar area.
• Skills checklist required annually.
• Fingerprinting must be completed both through the agency and at the facility.
• Candidates can start with fingerprint results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start.
• Facility accommodates latex allergies; notification required.
• Medical and religious exemptions for vaccines and fit mask are accepted but require agency approval and facility review.

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs licensed in Ohio or compact states, seeking a night shift travel contract with a reputable healthcare facility.