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

Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry (Travel/Contract)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Provide nursing care on Med/Surg Telemetry unit with potential to float to related units including Emergency Department.
• Rotating shifts: 12-hour shifts, either 7pm–7:30am (night) or 7am–7:30pm (day). Shift rotation may be required to meet operational needs.
• Must work at least every other holiday.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience of at least 1.5 years
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Current certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license) required and must be carried on assignment.
• Background checks including:

  • FCRA-compliant 7-year criminal history search
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM monthly checks
  • HHS/OIG monthly checks
  • FBI and BCI fingerprinting within 12 months, updated annually; must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing. Facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite.
• Education verification required; international verifications require CGFNS documentation as placeholder if needed.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to perform essential job functions; latex allergy notification required if applicable.
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months, updated annually. PAPRs require approval if needed due to facial hair or exemptions.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray with annual questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Annual flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant screens not accepted).
• Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year, not required for surgical support aides.

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific online onboarding modules prior to start; must be done on a computer using Google Chrome.
• Modules include training videos and tests that cannot be skipped.
• Modules typically take multiple days and must be completed before clearance to start.
• Facility covers cost of up to 4 hours of module time.
• Baseline competency exams (medication administration and ECG interpretation) completed during orientation; passing scores required.

References & Employment History

• Two professional references required from employment within the past year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).
• Employment application must include at least 3 years prior work history with minimum 2 years clinical practice in acute care in a similar area.

Work Hours

• 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours each).
• Shifts rotate between day and night as needed.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID at all times on assignment.
• Fingerprinting results must be received prior to contract extension; candidates may start with results pending if fingerprinting is completed before start date.
• Candidates with gaps longer than 6 months since last assignment at this facility may need to retake onboarding modules and competency exams.
• Name on all documents (license, ID, work order) must match legal name; name changes must be updated through proper channels.

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs with recent specialty experience and valid Ohio licensure seeking a travel contract with a reputable healthcare facility.