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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry (MS/Tele)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour shifts (7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm), rotating day/night shifts
• Shift rotation may be adjusted based on hospital operational needs
• Must work at least every other holiday
• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate pass required during orientation

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 18 months recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience
• Minimum 18 months permanent experience in the specialty prior to travel assignments
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have a permanent Ohio nursing license or a compact state license in hand
• Required certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Certifications must be current and renewed if expiring within 30 days of start
• Pass/fail ECG and medication testing required onsite during orientation

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required and must be carried on assignment
• Background checks including:

  • FCRA compliant 7-year search
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM (monthly)
  • HHS/OIG (monthly)
  • Fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) within 12 months, must be updated annually
• Education verification required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (required for new candidates starting 4/11/2025 or later)
• Fit mask test (3M N95) within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine every 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or titer
  • Varicella vaccination or titer
  • 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)

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• SafeMedicate preparation materials provided for pass/fail testing during orientation
• Annual competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency testing required
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual and pass/fail testing required

Additional Requirements

• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history, with at least 2 years clinical practice in an acute care setting similar to the assignment
• Two professional references required from employment within the past year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)
• Candidates must comply with facility policies regarding fingerprinting and background checks, including completing fingerprinting at the facility if required

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse with at least 18 months of recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience. The role requires rotating 12-hour shifts with holiday work, current Ohio or compact state nursing license, and multiple certifications including BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS. Candidates must pass ECG and medication competency testing during orientation and complete extensive health screenings, immunizations, and background checks. Facility-specific online training modules must be completed prior to starting the assignment.