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

Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry

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

Job Description

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

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1.5 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, with experience within the last year
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license or state ID) must be carried on assignment.
• Background checks including criminal history, education verification, and monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start and updated annually.
• 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:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 12 months)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B vaccination/titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (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 (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific online onboarding modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome).
• Baseline competency exams in medication administration and ECG interpretation during orientation (passing scores required).
• SafeMedicate prep materials provided for exam preparation.
• Candidates with less than 6 months gap from previous assignment at the same health system may be exempt from some orientation/testing requirements.

Additional Notes

• Employment application must include at least 3 years of prior work history, with 2 years in acute care and similar clinical area.
• Fingerprinting must be completed both through the agency and at the facility.
• Candidates with latex allergies must notify the facility in advance.
• Medical and religious exemptions for vaccines require agency approval and facility review.
• Candidates can start with fingerprinting results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start.

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