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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg Telemetry)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• 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 pass required during orientation

Experience Requirements

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

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have a permanent Ohio nursing license or a 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

Orientation & Testing

• Pass/fail ECG and medication dosing testing completed onsite during orientation
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start is mandatory
• SafeMedicate preparation materials provided for exam preparation

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required 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
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Fingerprinting must be completed under nursing code 4723.09
• Candidates may start with fingerprint results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start
• Education verification required for all candidates

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (for candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later)
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if needed
  • 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)

Employment History & References

• Application must include 3 years prior work history, with at least 2 years in acute care and similar specialty
• Two professional references required from employment within one year of start (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID during assignment
• Candidates must complete all onboarding modules prior to clearance to start
• Candidates returning to the facility with less than a 6-month gap may have some orientation/testing exemptions
• Facility uses Qualivis – Lotus system for submitting hours worked

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs licensed in Ohio or compact states, comfortable with rotating 12-hour shifts, and able to meet comprehensive compliance and health requirements.