Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg Telemetry)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
• Shift: 3x12-hour shifts (Day/Night rotating shifts, 7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm)
• Shift rotation may be required to meet hospital operational needs
• Must work at least every other holiday
• Orientation includes ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate testing (passing scores required)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 18 months recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience
• Minimum 18 months permanent experience in the specialty prior to travel assignments
• Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have a permanent Ohio nursing license or compact state license in hand
• Required certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Certifications must be current and renewed prior to start if expiring within 30 days

Compliance & Testing

• Pass/Fail ECG and medication dosing testing during orientation (SafeMedicate)
• Annual competency exams and unit-specific competency exams required
• Background checks including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (must be completed within 12 months and updated annually)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (required for new candidates starting 4/11/2025 or later)
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tdap every 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or titer
  • Varicella vaccination or titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)

Documentation & Onboarding

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment
• Background checks must include a 7-year FCRA compliant search and be updated annually
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• References: Two professional references from within the last year required (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar specialty
• Annual skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Candidates may start with fingerprinting results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and complete all required documentation and training before clearance to start
• Facility reserves the right to rotate shifts as needed
• Candidates must be prepared to work holidays as scheduled

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs licensed in Ohio or a compact state, who are comfortable with rotating shifts and meeting comprehensive compliance and certification requirements.