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 Overview

• Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse with potential to float to related units including Emergency Department.
• Rotating 12-hour shifts (Day: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM / Night: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM).
• Shift rotation may be adjusted based on hospital operational needs.
• Must work at least every other holiday.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Minimum 1.5 years of telemetry nursing experience, with telemetry experience within the last year.
• Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• 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).

Required Licenses & Certifications

• ECG rhythm recognition test and medication safety exam (SafeMedicate) must be passed during orientation.

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to safely perform job functions.
• Fit mask test (3M N95 1860 or 1870+) within 12 months, updated annually.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required with official documentation:

  • Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Measles (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Mumps (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (required annually; no declinations accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months; annual updates required.
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted).

Background & Verification

• Government-issued photo ID required.
• Background check including FCRA-compliant 7-year search, education verification, and fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) required prior to start and updated annually.
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing; facility will conduct additional fingerprinting.
• Nursys license verification within 30 days of start.
• Employment application with 3 years prior work history including at least 2 years clinical acute care experience in a similar area.
• Two professional references from within one year of start date (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome).
• Medication administration and ECG competency exams during orientation with required passing scores.
• SafeMedicate prep materials provided before orientation.
• Must acknowledge and comply with facility safety and pass/fail testing policies.

Additional Notes

• Candidates with gaps longer than 6 months since last assignment at this facility may need to retake orientation modules and competency exams.
• Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID at all times during assignment.
• Facility accommodates latex allergies; notification required to ensure latex-free supplies.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This summary includes all critical information relevant to healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this travel assignment.