Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Warrensville Heights, Ohio
South Pointe Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Warrensville Heights, Ohio
Specialty: Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night shifts, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (36 or 48 hour option)
• Experience Required: Minimum of 18 months recent permanent Med/Surg Telemetry experience
• Licensing: Must have a permanent Ohio nursing license or a compact state license in hand
• Certifications Required:

  • AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Holiday Work: Must be available to work at least every other holiday
• Assessments:

  • ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate medication test during orientation (passing score required)

Required Documentation & 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 12 months, updated annually
• Education verification
• 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 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 titer
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually
• References: Two professional references from within one year of start date (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)
• Employment application including 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar area
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams (unit-specific)
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)

Additional Requirements

• Pass/fail testing for ECG and medication dosing during orientation (not required for legacy candidates with less than 6 months gap between contracts)
• Must complete fingerprinting both through agency and facility; candidates can start with results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start
• Candidates must complete all onboarding modules before clearance to start
• Candidates must be able to safely perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

Summary

This is a travel/contract Registered Nurse position in Med/Surg Telemetry requiring at least 18 months of recent permanent experience in the specialty. The role involves night shifts with 12-hour durations and requires current Ohio or compact state licensure, BLS and ACLS certifications, and compliance with extensive health, background, and facility-specific onboarding requirements. Candidates must be prepared to complete assessments during orientation and work at least every other holiday.