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Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry

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

Job Details

Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
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 BLS & ACLS certification required
Must be willing to obtain NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification prior to start
One recent reference from a manager, ANM, supervisor, or director in the specialty is 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, including experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Assessments & Orientation

ECG rhythm recognition test during orientation (minimum passing score required)
SafeMedicate medication administration exam during orientation (minimum passing score required)
Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start
Baseline competency exams (medication and ECG) required for all bedside RNs except OR RNs

Background & Compliance Requirements

Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment
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 signed contract; results required within 12 months and updated annually
Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
NURSYS verification within 30 days of start for new and extension contracts

Health & Immunization Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to perform essential job functions
Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months of start, updated annually
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine every 10 years (declinations not accepted)
Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months of start, updated annually
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers required; boosters if titers negative or equivocal
Hepatitis B vaccination series, titer, or declination required
Varicella vaccination or positive titer required; booster if negative or equivocal
Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)
Annual flu vaccination documentation required (declinations not accepted; medical/religious exemptions must be approved)

References & Employment History

Two professional references required from employment within one year of start (manager, ANM, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)
Employment application must include at least 3 years prior work history with 2 years in acute care and similar specialty area

Additional Notes

Candidates may start with fingerprinting results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start
Candidates with a break of less than 6 months since last assignment at the same health system may be exempt from some orientation exams and training
Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; video training must be watched before testing
Candidates must have legal name correctly listed in onboarding systems; name changes must be updated through proper channels
Medication and ECG competency exams have minimum passing scores (SafeMedicate 90%, ECG 80%) with remediation and retake opportunities if needed

This position requires a highly experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RN with strong clinical skills, current certifications, and compliance with all health and background requirements. Night shift availability and readiness to complete facility-specific orientation and testing are essential.