Telemetry RN
Cleveland, Ohio
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Telemetry RN

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Telemetry for a long-term assignment. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to patients requiring cardiac monitoring and telemetry services.

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Must hold a valid, permanent RN license in Ohio.
• Temporary licenses are NOT accepted.
• Primary source verification of license required within 30 days of start and updated upon expiration.

Certifications

• BLS (American Heart Association) – Required for onboarding.
• ACLS (American Heart Association) – Preferred but optional.

Experience

• Specialty: RN Telemetry
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience appropriate for Telemetry RN roles.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience.

Health and Safety Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine: Preferred but not required; medical or religious exemptions accepted with approval.
• MMR: Positive titers within last 15 years required; booster protocol applies if low titer.
• Varicella: Positive titers within last 15 years required; booster protocol applies if low titer.
• Hepatitis B: Proof of full series or partial series with signed declination accepted; positive titers accepted within 15 years.
• Tdap: Vaccination within last 10 years required; no declinations accepted.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (October–March) or must complete specific masking and declination forms.
• Tuberculosis Testing: 2-Step PPD or IGRA test with negative results within last 6 months; if positive, clear chest X-ray and current TB questionnaire required.
• Fit Test: Completed within 1 year of start and updated annually; specific mask models required.
• Physical Exam: Completed within 1 year of start, must state ability to work without restrictions.

Background and Compliance

• Criminal Background Check: Within 6 months of start, including social security trace and national sex offender search.
• Ohio Fingerprints: Required for all candidates; specific requirements based on residency duration in Ohio.
• Employment Verification: Verification of employment within last 5 years required.
• Education Verification: Highest level of education verified through third party; international equivalency required if applicable.
• I-9 Attestation: Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. required.
• OIG and Exclusion Checks: Must be completed within 6 months prior to start.
• Drug Screen: 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start; instant drug screens not accepted.
• Skills Checklist and Competency Exams: Must be completed within 1 year prior to start with passing scores.
• Core Competencies: HIPAA, OSHA, Joint Commission topics; must be completed within 1 year prior to start.

Documentation Required for Submission

• Resume including education and work history.
• Two professional references from the last 2 years.
• Completed job application form.
• Employment history form specific to prior employer verification.
• Non-expired photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Badge photo (headshot with plain background).

Additional Notes

• Attestations are generally not accepted unless specifically allowed.
• Some health requirements have specific booster and titer protocols.
• Annual renewals required for certain certifications and training modules.
• Masking and vaccination declination forms are specific and must be completed if applicable.

This position is ideal for experienced Telemetry RNs seeking a structured long-term assignment with comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.