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 Description

• Position at a major hospital campus in Cleveland, Ohio.
• Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse role.
• Shifts: 3 twelve-hour shifts per week (3x12's), rotating day/night shifts (7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm). Shift rotation may be required based on hospital needs.
• Must work at least every other holiday.
• Orientation includes ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate pass/fail testing.

Requirements

• Minimum 18 months of permanent experience in the specialty prior to travel assignment.
• Minimum 18 months of recent Med/Surg or Telemetry experience (travel experience accepted).
• Must hold a permanent Ohio nursing license or a compact state license.
• Certifications required:

  • AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Pass ECG rhythm recognition and SafeMedicate tests during orientation.

Certifications & Competencies

• Annual renewal of BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Pass/Fail testing for ECG and medication dosing during orientation (SafeMedicate).
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually.
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required annually.
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start.

Background & Compliance Checks

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment.
• Background check required prior to start, including:

  • FCRA compliant 7-year search
  • SSN trace
  • Nationwide sex offender check
  • OFAC, FACIS Level 3
  • Education verification
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start and updated annually. Fingerprints must be completed under nursing code 4723.09. Facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite.
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted).

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (for candidates signing after 4/11/2025).
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months of start, updated annually. PAPRs approved case-by-case.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tdap every 10 years
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella (boosters required if titers negative/equivocal)
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (booster if negative/equivocal)
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (10/31 - 03/31)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months of start, updated annually. TB questionnaire required if history of positive TB.
• Eye exam required within 1 year of start for new candidates signing after 4/11/2025.

Onboarding & Training

• Completion of online training modules prior to start is mandatory. Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone.
• Modules include training videos and tests; videos must be watched before tests.
• Onboarding process may take multiple days and must be completed before clearance to start.
• Facility covers cost of 4 hours of module time; additional time not covered.
• Candidates returning to the facility with less than a 6-month gap may not need to repeat modules.

Additional Notes

• Employment application must include 3 years of prior work history, with at least 2 years in acute care and similar specialty.
• Two professional references required from recent employment within one year, from a manager or supervisor (co-worker references not accepted).
• Candidates must be prepared to comply with all facility-specific policies and testing requirements.

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 credentialing and compliance standards.