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

Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry

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

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on Med/Surg Telemetry unit with potential to float to related units including Emergency Department.
• Rotating day/night shifts (7pm–7:30am and 7am–7:30pm); shift flexibility required to meet operational needs.
• Must work at least every other holiday.
• Orientation includes ECG rhythm recognition test and medication safety exam (SafeMedicate) with required passing scores.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum 1.5 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience.
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year.
• Current certifications:

  • ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Work Schedule

• 12-hour shifts, approximately 36 hours per week.
• Night and day shifts rotate (3 shifts per week).
• Shift times:

  • Night: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
  • Day: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 48 hours of contract signing; must be updated annually.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to perform essential job functions.
• Fit mask (N95) fit test within 12 months, updated annually.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B vaccination/titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (no declinations accepted)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually.
• Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year of start.
• Two professional references from within one year of start date required.

Orientation and Training

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start; must be done on a computer using Google Chrome.
• Modules include mandatory training videos and tests; skipping videos will result in lockout.
• SafeMedicate preparation materials provided before orientation.
• Baseline competency exams on medication administration and ECG interpretation required at orientation.
• Return candidates with less than 6 months gap may be exempt from some orientation testing.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must have legal name consistency across all documents.
• Candidates with latex allergies must notify facility to ensure availability of latex-free gloves.
• Religious and medical exemptions for vaccines and fit testing require agency approval and facility review.
• Fingerprinting must be completed both through the agency and at the facility.
• Candidates starting extensions must have all required documentation current and on file.

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs who meet the licensing, certification, and health compliance requirements and are flexible with rotating shifts and holiday work.