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

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

Job Summary

Provide nursing care on a Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit during night shifts.
Work schedule: 3 shifts per week, each 12 hours (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM).
Must work at least every other holiday.

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid RN license in Ohio.
Minimum of 1.5 years of Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Required Assessments & Testing

ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate medication administration exam during orientation; passing scores required.
Baseline competency exams (medication and ECG) required for all bedside RNs except OR.
PBDS Assessment waived.

Health & Immunization Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to safely perform job functions.
Fit mask test (3M N95 1860 or 1870+) within 12 months, updated annually.
Immunizations/vaccinations required with official documentation:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
- Measles (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
- Mumps (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
- Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
- Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
- Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 12 months or chest X-ray if past positive.
Annual flu vaccination documentation required (no declinations accepted; medical/religious exemptions must be approved).
Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted).
Snellen eye exam within 1 year.

Background & Compliance

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 48 hours of contract signing, results valid for 12 months and updated annually. Facility fingerprinting also required.
Education verification required for all candidates.
Ohio BCI/FBI fingerprint attestation required annually.

Documentation & Onboarding

Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment.
Employment application with 3 years prior work history including at least 2 years clinical acute care in a similar area.
Two professional references from within 1 year of start date (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).
Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome).
Photo for badge may be required.
Resume/CV may be required depending on role.

Additional Notes

Candidates must be prepared to complete all onboarding modules and assessments prior to clearance to start.
Candidates with a gap of less than 6 months since last assignment at this or related facilities may have some requirements waived (e.g., competency exams, SafeMedicate prep).
Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and procedures.

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