Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Cleveland, Ohio
Lutheran Hospital

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a Med/Surg Telemetry unit during night shifts.
• Must complete ECG rhythm recognition test and medication safety exam (SafeMedicate) during orientation with passing scores.
• One recent reference from a manager, supervisor, or director in the specialty is required to qualify for submission. Charge RN references accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Minimum 1.5 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience.
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Onboarding & Compliance

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start; must be done on a computer using Google Chrome.
• Modules include mandatory training videos and tests; skipping videos will result in lockout.
• Background checks must be current and include a 7-year FCRA-compliant search.
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing; facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite.
• Physical exam must include latex allergy notification if applicable.
• Candidates with facial hair failing fit mask testing must shave or submit approved medical/religious exemption.
• References must be from employment within one year of start and from a manager, supervisor, or director.
• Employment application must include at least 3 years prior work history with 2 years in acute care in a similar specialty.

Certifications & Testing

• BLS and ACLS certifications must be current; renew if expiring within 30 days of start.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification must be obtained prior to start.
• Baseline competency exams in medication administration (SafeMedicate) and ECG interpretation required at orientation; passing scores are 90% and 80% respectively.
• Candidates with less than 6 months gap since last contract at this or affiliated facilities may be exempt from some testing requirements.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no declinations accepted).
• MMR: 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster required if titers negative or equivocal.
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster required if titers negative or equivocal.
• Hepatitis B: titer, series, or declination with agency-approved exemption.
• Seasonal flu vaccination required annually; no declinations accepted.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray with annual updates.
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must carry a government-issued photo ID while on assignment.
• One recent reference from a manager, supervisor, or director in the specialty is required.
• Candidates must be prepared to complete all onboarding modules and documentation prior to start.
• Candidates with gaps longer than 30 days since last assignment may need to update physical and eye exams.
• Drug screens must be standard 10-panel; instant drug screens are not accepted.

This position requires a dedicated, experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RN with strong clinical skills, current certifications, and compliance with all health and facility requirements. Night shift availability and ability to pass competency testing are essential.