Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Cleveland, Ohio
Lutheran Hospital

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry

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

Job Details

• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7pm - 7am)
• Minimum of 18 months recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience required
• Must have 18 months permanent Med/Surg Telemetry experience prior to travel
• Must hold a permanent Ohio nursing license or a compact state license in hand
• AHA or American Red Cross BLS & ACLS certification required
• Willingness to obtain NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification prior to start
• One recent reference from a manager, supervisor, or director in the specialty required (Charge RN references accepted)
• ECG rhythm recognition test and medication safety exam (SafeMedicate) must be passed during orientation

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 1.5 years of Med/Surg Telemetry experience, with experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required and must be carried on assignment
• Background check including FCRA compliant 7-year search, education verification, and fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) required and must be updated annually
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing and results received prior to extension
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including assessment of ability to perform essential job functions
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation required annually (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
• Employment application including 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care setting in a similar area
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams as required

Orientation & Testing

• Completion of online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• Baseline competency exams during orientation:

  • Medication administration exam (SafeMedicate) with 90% passing score
  • ECG interpretation exam with 80% passing score
• Candidates unsuccessful on first attempt will receive remediation and retake opportunities
• Not required for candidates with less than 6 months gap since last contract at this or related facility

References

• Two professional references required from employment within one year of start date
• References must be from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director
• Co-worker references are not acceptable

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to complete all required documentation and certifications prior to start
• Compliance with all health and safety requirements is mandatory
• Candidates with gaps in employment longer than 30 days may need to update physical and eye exams
• Fingerprinting must be completed both through agency and facility processes
• Candidates must maintain legal name consistency across all documentation

This position requires a highly experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RN with current licensure and certifications, ready to work night shifts on a travel contract basis in Ohio.