Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

Registered Nurse (Med/Surg Tele) - Cleveland, Ohio

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Specialty: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Shift: 3x12 hour shifts (Day/Night rotating shifts 7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm)
Note: Shifts may be variable to meet hospital operational needs; facility will try to honor preferred shifts but reserves the right to rotate.

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).
• 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 (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Must work at least every other holiday.
• Must pass ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate exam during orientation.
• Must carry a government-issued photo ID while on assignment.

Orientation & Testing

• ECG rhythm recognition and SafeMedicate pass/fail testing completed onsite during orientation.
• Pass/fail testing required for all bedside RNs (except OR).
• Orientation includes completion of online training modules prior to start.
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; video content must be watched before testing.
• Onboarding/modules process may take multiple days and must be completed before clearance to start.

Background & Compliance

• Background check required prior to start, including:

  • FCRA compliant 7-year search (SSN trace, counties, states, nationwide, sex offender, OFAC, FACIS Level 3, education verification)
  • Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) required within 48 hours of signed contract and updated annually.

  • Must be completed under code 4723.09 (Nursing).
  • Facility will conduct their own fingerprinting in addition to agency process.
  • Candidates may start with results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start.
• Education verification required for all candidates.

Certifications & Competencies

• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI acceptable)
  • BLS (AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI acceptable)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (AHA, Apex, AACME, or Bluecloud only)
• Preferred but not required:

  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual and pass/fail testing required.
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually.
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required as applicable.

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 (3M N95 1860 small/regular or 1870+) within 12 months of start, updated annually.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required with official documentation:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test (2-step PPD or QGold/TSPOT) or chest X-ray if history of positive TB, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster if negative/equivocal
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster if negative/equivocal
  • 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).
• Eye exam required within 1 year of start for new candidates (Snellen exam).

Employment History & References

• 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, from a manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director (co-worker references not accepted).

Additional Notes

• Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID while on assignment.
• Must be prepared to complete all onboarding modules and pass required testing before starting.
• Must be willing to work every other holiday.
• 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, who are comfortable with rotating shifts and meeting comprehensive compliance and certification requirements.