Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

Job Opportunity: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week (12 hours each), weekends only (Fri/Sat/Sun or Sat/Sun/Mon)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a Med/Surg Telemetry unit with potential to float to similar units and Emergency Department caring for the same patient population.
• Night shift hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, weekends only.
• Must work at least every other holiday.
• Orientation includes passing an ECG rhythm recognition test and a medication administration exam (SafeMedicate).

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum 1.5 years of Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience.
• Med/Surg Telemetry experience within the last year.
• Current certifications required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Ability to pass facility competency exams during orientation (SafeMedicate with 90% passing score, ECG interpretation with 80% passing score).

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license or state ID) must be carried on assignment.
• Background checks including FCRA-compliant 7-year search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) completed within 12 months and updated annually. Fingerprints must be completed under nursing code 4723.09.
• Education verification required for all candidates.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including assessment of ability to perform essential job functions.
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months, updated annually.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per protocol
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B vaccination/titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (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.

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.
• Modules typically take multiple days and must be completed before clearance to start.
• Photo for badge required (headshot, shoulders up, white background).
• SafeMedicate preparation materials provided before orientation.

References & Work History

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

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to complete fingerprinting at the facility in addition to agency fingerprinting.
• 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 across all documentation and onboarding systems.

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs seeking a travel contract with weekend night shifts in Ohio.