Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Cleveland, Ohio
Lutheran Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7pm - 7am)
• Experience Required: Minimum 18 months recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience (permanent prior to travel)
• Licensing: Must have a permanent Ohio nursing license or compact state license in hand
• Certifications Required:

  • AHA BLS & ACLS (must be willing to obtain NIHSS prior to start)
• References: One recent reference from a manager, ANM, supervisor, or director in the specialty applying for is required (Charge RN references accepted)
• Testing: ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate test during orientation; passing scores required

Required Documents & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background checks including:

  • FCRA compliant 7-year search
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM (monthly)
  • HHS/OIG (monthly)
  • Fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) within 48 hours of contract signing, results required within 12 months and updated annually
• Education verification (required for all candidates)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (required for new candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later)
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/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 positive titer
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• Drug testing: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually
• Eye exam within 1 year of start (new candidates)
• References: Two references from employment within one year of start, from a manager, ANM, supervisor, charge nurse, or director (co-worker references not accepted)
• Employment application including 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care in a similar area
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams (unit-specific)
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement
• Pass/fail testing for ECG and medication during orientation (required for bedside RNs except OR)

Certifications Summary

• Required:

  • BLS (AHA Instructor or Provider, RQI acceptable)
  • ACLS (AHA Instructor or Provider, RQI acceptable)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (AHA, Apex, AACME, or Bluecloud only)
• Preferred/As Applicable:

  • PALS (for PICU, Pediatric Stepdown, ERPediatric OR)
  • NRP (for L&D, OB/GYN, NICU)
  • TNCC (preferred for ER)
  • Chemotherapy certification (not required for Oncology)
  • National tech certifications for CVOR and NBSTSA specialties

Orientation & Training

• Completion of Cleveland Clinic Ohio Nursing online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone)
• SafeMedicate preparation materials provided for pass/fail exam during orientation
• Modules typically take multiple days and must be completed before clearance to start
• Candidates returning to Cleveland Clinic with less than 6 months gap may not need to re-orient

Additional Notes

• Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID while on assignment
• Fingerprinting must be completed both through the agency and at the facility
• Candidates can start with fingerprinting results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start
• Physical exam must confirm ability to safely perform essential job functions, with or without accommodation
• Facility accommodates latex allergies with notification
• Religious and medical exemptions for vaccines are reviewed case-by-case; declinations are not accepted
• Flu vaccine exemptions require agency and facility approval
• Drug screens must be standard 10-panel; instant drug screens are not accepted

This position requires strict adherence to all listed requirements and documentation. No exceptions will be made.