Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Garfield Heights, Ohio
Marymount Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Garfield Heights, Ohio
Facility: Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg Telemetry)
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7pm-7am)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Experience & Licensing Requirements

• Minimum 18 months recent permanent Med/Surg Telemetry experience prior to travel
• Must have a permanent Ohio nursing license or a compact state license in hand
• AHA BLS & ACLS certification required
• Must be willing to obtain NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification prior to start
• One recent reference required from a manager, ANM, supervisor, or director in the specialty (Charge RN references accepted)

Orientation & Testing

• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate medication competency test will be completed during orientation; passing scores required
• Pass/Fail ECG & medication testing required for all bedside RNs (except OR) during orientation
• Online training modules must be completed prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• Modules include facility-specific training and SafeMedicate preparation

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA Instructor or Provider, RQI acceptable
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA Instructor or Provider, RQI acceptable
• NIH Stroke Certification: AHA, Apex, AACME, or Bluecloud only (Healthstream not accepted)
• Other certifications may be required depending on specialty and unit

Background & Compliance Checks

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required and must be carried on assignment
• Background check required prior to start, including FCRA-compliant 7-year search and education verification
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract; facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite
• Fingerprints must be completed under nursing code 4723.09

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (required for new candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later)
• Fit mask test (3M N95 1860 or 1870+) within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine every 10 years (religious/medical exemptions reviewed case-by-case)
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD or QGold/TSPOT) or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers required; boosters if titers negative or equivocal
• Hepatitis B vaccination or titer or declination documentation required
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer required; booster if negative or equivocal
• Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/31 - 03/31)

Employment History & References

• Application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care in a similar specialty
• Two references required from employment within one year of start, from a manager, ANM, supervisor, charge nurse, or director (co-worker references not accepted)

Additional Notes

• Candidates with gaps in employment longer than 6 months may need to retake orientation modules and testing
• Candidates must complete all onboarding modules prior to clearance to start
• Fingerprinting results must be received prior to contract extension; candidates may start with results pending if fingerprinting is completed before start
• Facility accommodates latex allergies with notification to ensure latex-free gloves availability

This position requires strict adherence to all listed requirements and certifications. No exceptions will be made.