Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

Job Opportunity: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)
• Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (3x12's)
• Shift Times: Day/Night rotating shifts (7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm)
• Shift rotation may be adjusted based on hospital operational needs
• Must work at least every other holiday

Required Experience

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

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Current Ohio RN license or compact state 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)
• NIHSS certification required
• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate medication administration exam must be passed during orientation

Orientation & Testing

• Baseline competency exams on medication administration (SafeMedicate) and ECG interpretation required at orientation
• Passing scores: 90% for medication exam, 80% for ECG exam
• Remediation and retake opportunities provided if needed

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming ability to safely perform job functions
• Fit mask test (3M N95 1860 or 1870+) within 12 months, updated annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers required
• Hepatitis B vaccination/titer or declination accepted with agency-approved exemption
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer required
• Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation required annually (no declinations accepted; exemptions require agency approval)
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start

Background & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background check including FCRA compliant 7-year search, education verification, and fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) required
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing and updated annually
• Fingerprints must be completed under nursing code 4723.09
• Fingerprinting results required prior to contract extension
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required

Documentation & History

• Employment application with 3 years prior work history including at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar specialty
• Two professional references from within 1 year of start (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director) required
• Skills checklist required annually

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of online onboarding and training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• Photo for badge required (headshot, shoulders up, white background)
• SafeMedicate prep materials provided for exam preparation
• Candidates must be aware that modules cannot be skipped and must be completed fully before starting
• Return candidates with less than 6 months gap may have some onboarding requirements waived

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 1.5 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, 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
• NIHSS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)