Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg Telemetry)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts (Day/Night)

  • 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM / 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
  • Shifts may vary based on hospital operational needs
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week (3x12's)
• Holiday Work: Must work at least every other holiday

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 18 months permanent experience in the specialty prior to travel assignments
• Minimum 18 months recent Med/Surg or Telemetry experience (travel experience accepted)
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have a permanent Ohio nursing license or a compact state license in hand
• Required certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment

Orientation & Testing

• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate pass required during orientation
• Pass/Fail ECG & Medication testing required for all bedside RNs (except OR)
• Unit-specific competency exams required annually

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required
• Background checks including:

  • FCRA compliant 7-year search
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM (monthly)
  • HHS/OIG (monthly)
  • Fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) within 12 months, updated annually
• Education verification required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap every 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or titer
  • Varicella vaccination or titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption (required during flu season)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel within 12 months, updated annually
• References: 2 professional references from within 1 year of start, from supervisors or managers
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical acute care experience in a similar area

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual and pass/fail testing
• Fingerprinting must be completed both through agency and facility processes
• Candidates may start with fingerprint results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start
• Candidates must comply with all facility onboarding and documentation deadlines

Additional Notes

• Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID while on assignment
• Candidates with gaps in employment longer than 40 days may need to update physical exam, chest X-ray, and eye exam
• Religious and medical exemptions for vaccines are reviewed on a case-by-case basis; declinations are not accepted
• PAPRs for mask fit failures due to facial hair require shaving or approved exemption

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs with recent acute care experience and required certifications, seeking a 13-week travel assignment in Ohio with rotating 12-hour shifts.