Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Cleveland, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Rotating Day/Night shifts (12-hour shifts, 7:00am–7:30pm or 7:00pm–7:30am)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on Med/Surg Telemetry unit with potential to float to related units including Emergency Department.
• Shifts may be variable to meet operational needs; facility will attempt to honor preferred shifts but reserves the right to rotate.
• Must work at least every other holiday.
• Orientation includes ECG rhythm recognition test and medication administration exam (SafeMedicate); passing scores required.

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
• Current certifications required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license) required and must be carried on assignment.
• Background checks including:

  • FCRA-compliant 7-year search (criminal, education verification, sex offender registry, etc.)
  • Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
  • FBI and BCI fingerprinting within 12 months, updated annually; must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing.
• Education verification required.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including assessment of ability to perform essential job functions.
• Fit mask test (N95) 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 with annual questionnaire if history positive
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination 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)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant tests not accepted).
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year.
• Two professional references from within the last year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start is mandatory.
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; video content must be watched before testing.
• SafeMedicate preparation materials provided for medication competency exam.
• Baseline competency exams (medication administration and ECG interpretation) required at orientation with minimum passing scores (90% medication, 80% ECG).
• Candidates with less than 6 months gap since last assignment at this facility may be exempt from some orientation testing.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared for potential floating to other units caring for similar patient populations.
• Fingerprinting must be completed both through the agency and again at the facility.
• Candidates with facial hair failing fit mask testing must shave or submit approved medical/religious exemptions.
• All documentation must be current and compliant prior to start.
• Candidates are responsible for timely completion of all onboarding requirements to avoid delays.

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs seeking a travel contract opportunity in Ohio with a reputable healthcare facility.