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

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry

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

Job Details

• Position: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts (Day/Night rotating shifts, 7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm)
• Shift rotation may be required to meet hospital operational needs
• Must work at least every other holiday
• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate testing required during orientation (passing score required)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 18 months recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience
• Minimum 18 months permanent experience in specialty prior to travel assignments
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have permanent Ohio nursing license or compact state license in hand
• Required certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Certifications must be current and renewed if expiring within 30 days of start
• Pass/fail testing (ECG and medication) required during orientation

Compliance & Documentation

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment
• Background check required prior to start, including:

  • FCRA compliant 7-year search
  • SSN trace, counties, states, nationwide, sex offender registry, OFAC, FACIS Level 3, education verification
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start and updated annually
• 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) required within 12 months and updated annually
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tdap every 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella vaccinations or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)

Orientation & Training

• Completion of online training modules prior to start is mandatory
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome
• Candidates cannot skip training videos before tests
• Modules typically take multiple days to complete and must be finished before clearance to start
• SafeMedicate prep materials provided for pass/fail exam during orientation

Additional Requirements

• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history, with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar specialty
• Two professional references required from employment within one year of start (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director only)
• Annual skills checklist and unit-specific competency exams required
• State-specific Ohio BCI/FBI fingerprint attestation required annually

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity with a reputable healthcare system, requiring solid Med/Surg Telemetry experience, current licensure, and comprehensive compliance with health and safety standards.