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Job Summary: Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry) - Travel/Contract

Location: Garfield Heights, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Shift Details

Day shift
3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
Options for 4x12s, 3x12s, or 2x12s available

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid RN license in Ohio
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 18 months (1.5 years) recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience within the last year
ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Willingness to obtain NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification prior to start

Required Licenses & Certifications

Must have permanent Ohio RN license or compact state license in hand
AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) required
AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required
Must be willing to obtain NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification prior to start

Required Qualifications & Testing

One recent reference from a manager, ANM, supervisor, or director in the specialty applying for (Charge RN references accepted)
ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate medication administration exam during orientation; passing scores required
Physical exam within 1 year of start, including capability to safely perform essential job functions
Fit mask test (3M N95 1860 small/regular or 1870+) within 12 months of start, updated annually
Immunizations and health screenings including:
- Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no declinations accepted)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers
- Hepatitis B vaccination/titer or declination
- Varicella vaccination or positive titer
- Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation (no declinations accepted)
Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)
Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year of start

Background & Compliance Requirements

Government-issued photo ID required (must carry while on assignment)
Background check required prior to start, including:
- FCRA compliant 7-year search
- SSN trace, counties, states, nationwide, sex offender, OFAC, FACIS Level 3, education verification
Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
FBI and BCI fingerprinting within 12 months of start, updated annually; must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract
Ohio BCI/FBI fingerprint result attestation required
Education verification required for all candidates
Employment application including 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care setting in similar area
Skills checklist required annually

Orientation & Facility Specific Requirements

Completion of online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
SafeMedicate prep materials provided for medication exam preparation
Baseline competency exams at orientation: medication administration (SafeMedicate) with 90% passing score, ECG interpretation with 80% passing score
Photo for badge (shoulders up, head on, white background) required for certain roles (not applicable here)
References: 2 required from employment within 1 year of start, from manager, ANM, supervisor, charge nurse, or director (co-worker references not accepted)

Additional Notes

Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
Candidates can start with fingerprinting results pending as long as fingerprinting is completed prior to start
Candidates with gaps in employment or returning to the system may have specific module or reference requirements

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs licensed in Ohio or a compact state, seeking a travel contract with a reputable healthcare system.