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

• Unit: Med/Surg Telemetry
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts only (Day/Night rotating shifts: 7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm)
• Shifts may be rotated as needed to meet hospital operational needs.
• Must work at least every other holiday.

Experience & Licensing Requirements

• Minimum 18 months permanent experience in the specialty prior to travel assignments.
• Minimum 18 months recent Med/Surg or Telemetry experience (travel experience accepted).
• Must have a permanent Ohio nursing license or a compact state license in hand.

Certifications Required

• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIHSS Stroke Certification
• Pass/Fail ECG rhythm recognition and SafeMedicate testing during orientation (passing score required).

Orientation & Testing

• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate medication dosing test 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.
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; video content must be watched before testing.
• Candidates with less than 6 months gap from previous Cleveland Clinic assignment may be exempt from some testing.

Background & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment.
• Background check required prior to start, including FCRA compliant 7-year search, education verification, and fingerprinting.
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing and updated annually.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (for candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later).
• Fit mask (N95) fit testing required within 12 months and updated annually.
• Immunizations and health screenings required: Tdap, TB test or chest X-ray, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella, flu vaccine or approved exemption, drug screening, and eye exam.
• Religious and medical exemptions for vaccines reviewed on a case-by-case basis; declinations are not accepted.

Documentation & History

• 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).
• Annual skills checklist and orientation safety manual acknowledgment required.
• State-specific Ohio BCI/FBI fingerprint attestation required annually.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to complete all onboarding modules and documentation prior to start date.
• Facility reserves the right to rotate shifts and requires flexibility.
• Candidates with gaps longer than 6 months between Cleveland Clinic assignments may need to repeat orientation and testing.
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and testing requirements to maintain assignment eligibility.

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity in a reputable healthcare system with clear requirements for experience, licensing, certifications, and compliance.