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Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry (Travel/Contract)

Location: Warrensville Heights, Ohio
Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (36 hours/week)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide nursing care on a Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit during night shifts.
Must have recent and permanent experience in Med/Surg Telemetry.

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid RN license in Ohio.
Minimum 1.5 years of Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience, including 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.
Knowledge and certification in NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Work Requirements

Must work at least every other holiday during the assignment.
Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, 3 shifts per week.

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried 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.
FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start and updated annually; must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing. Facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite.
Physical exam within 1 year of start, including assessment of ability to safely perform job functions.
Fit mask test (3M N95 1860 or 1870+) within 12 months of start, updated annually. PAPRs not provided for facial hair failure unless approved exemption submitted.
Immunizations and health screenings required:
- Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no declinations accepted).
- Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 12 months or chest X-ray if past positive.
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if needed.
- Hepatitis B – titer, series, or declination accepted with agency-approved exemption.
- Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if needed.
- Seasonal flu vaccination required annually (no declinations accepted).
Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant tests not accepted).
Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start.

Orientation & Training

Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start is mandatory. Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome and cannot be skipped.
Baseline competency exams (medication and ECG) completed during orientation; remediation and retake offered if needed.
PBDS Assessment waived for this role.

Documentation & History

Employment application must include at least 3 years of prior work history, with 2 years in acute care and similar clinical area.
Two professional references required from employment within the past year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).
Government-issued photo ID required on assignment.

Additional Notes

Candidates can start with fingerprinting results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start.
Candidates with a break in employment longer than 6 months at this facility may need to retake orientation modules and competency exams.
Candidates must use their legal name consistently on all documentation and onboarding systems.
Facility uses Qualivis – Lotus system for submitting hours worked.

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs licensed in Ohio or compact states, comfortable working night shifts, and meeting comprehensive health and compliance requirements.