Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Warrensville Heights, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry (Travel/Contract)

Location: Warrensville Heights, Ohio
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (36 hours/week)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide nursing care on a Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit during night shifts.
• Must have recent and permanent experience in Med/Surg Telemetry nursing.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Minimum 1.5 years of telemetry nursing experience, with telemetry experience within the last year.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current 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).

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Ohio RN license or compact state license in hand.
• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.

Work Requirements

• Must work at least every other holiday.
• Pass facility baseline competency exams during orientation:

  • ECG rhythm recognition test (minimum 80% passing score)
  • SafeMedicate medication administration exam (minimum 90% passing score)

Background & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment.
• Background check required prior to start; must be updated annually and after breaks in service of 2+ months.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start and updated annually; must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing. Facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite.
• Primary source verification of RN license and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to safely perform job functions.
• Fit mask (N95) fit test within 12 months of start and updated annually.
• Immunization and health requirements including:

  • Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per protocol
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B vaccination/titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Annual flu vaccination (no declinations accepted) or approved medical/religious exemption
• Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted).
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start.

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific online onboarding modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome).
• Modules include training videos and tests that cannot be skipped.
• Baseline competency exams (medication and ECG) completed during orientation.
• SafeMedicate prep materials provided before orientation exam.
• PBDS Assessment waived for this assignment.

References & Employment History

• Two professional references required from employment within the past year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).
• Employment application must include at least 3 years prior work history with 2 years in acute care and similar clinical area.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to complete fingerprinting and health documentation promptly to avoid delays.
• Facility accommodates latex allergies with notification.
• Candidates with gaps in employment longer than 6 months at this facility may need to retake modules and competency exams.
• Travelers must comply with all facility and agency documentation and verification processes.

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