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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

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

Job Description

• Position: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)
• Shift: Day/Night rotating shifts (7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm). Shifts may vary based on hospital operational needs.
• Must work at least every other holiday.
• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate medication administration exam required during orientation (passing scores required).

Required Experience

• Minimum 18 months of permanent experience in the specialty (Med/Surg Telemetry) prior to travel assignments.
• Minimum 18 months of recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience (travel experience counts).
• One year of recent oncology/chemotherapy administration experience preferred but not required. Oncology nurses encouraged to apply; training provided for chemotherapy administration.

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Must have a permanent Ohio RN license or a compact state RN license in hand.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or American Red Cross, RQI acceptable).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (AHA or American Red Cross, RQI acceptable).
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required.
• Pass baseline competency exams in medication administration (SafeMedicate) and ECG interpretation during orientation.

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience totaling at least 1.5 years, including experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Information

• Orientation includes completion of online training modules prior to start; must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome.
• Candidates must complete all required onboarding modules before clearance to start.
• Candidates with gaps in employment longer than 6 months may need to repeat onboarding modules.
• Candidates must pass facility-specific competency exams during orientation.
• Candidates must submit a photo for badge issuance.
• Candidates must be able to submit hours worked via Qualivis – Lotus system.

Prior Travel Experience

• Prior travel experience is required: must have completed at least 18 months of recent Med/Surg Tele experience, travel experience counts toward this requirement.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Med/Surg Telemetry RN in Cleveland, Ohio. The role requires a minimum of 18 months of permanent and recent specialty experience, Ohio RN licensure, and multiple certifications including BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS. Candidates must complete comprehensive onboarding, health screenings, and competency testing. Prior travel experience is required. The position involves rotating day/night shifts and holiday work.

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