Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Mayfield Heights, OH
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry) - Travel/Contract

Location: Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Shift: Night (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 5 weeks

Job Summary

• Registered Nurse position on Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit.
• Travel/contract assignment.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• 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).
• Valid government-issued Driver’s License.

Certifications (Must be current and renewed if expiring within 30 days of start)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required for all candidates.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required for Medical-Surgical/Telemetry.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Preferred but not required for this unit.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Not required for this specialty.
• Other certifications such as CNOR, CHEMO, TNCC are not required or only preferred for other specialties.

Background and Screening Requirements

• Comprehensive background check including 7-year criminal history, SSN trace, sex offender registry, OFAC, FACIS Level 3, and education verification.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• 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.
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start, updated annually. Instant drug screens not accepted.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to safely perform job functions.
• Fit mask test (3M N95 1860 or 1870+) within 12 months of start, updated annually. Facial hair exemptions require approval.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required with official documentation:

  • Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) every 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; booster required if titers negative/equivocal.
  • Hepatitis B – Titer, series, or declination with agency-approved exemptions.
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster if titers negative/equivocal.
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine required annually by November 30th; no declinations accepted (medical/religious exemptions require agency approval).
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 12 months or chest X-ray if past positive, with annual TB questionnaire if applicable.
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start.

Documentation and Compliance

• Employment application with at least 3 years prior work history including 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar area.
• Two professional references from within 1 year of start (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).
• Completion of facility-specific online onboarding modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome).
• Baseline competency exams (medication administration and ECG interpretation) required for all bedside RNs except OR RNs; passing scores required.
• Photo for badge (headshot, shoulders up, white background) required for certain tech roles but not specified for RN.
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing and orientation safety manual as part of onboarding.

Additional Notes

• Candidates can start with fingerprinting results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start.
• Physical exam and eye exam do not need to be updated annually if currently on assignment without a break; gaps longer than 30 days require updated exams.
• Agency-approved medical and religious exemptions for vaccines and mask fit testing must be submitted for facility review and approval.
• Flu vaccine exemptions require agency attestation and facility approval.

This position offers a night shift travel nursing opportunity on a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit in Ohio with comprehensive credentialing, immunization, and compliance requirements to ensure patient and staff safety.