Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Canton, Ohio
Mercy Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Canton, Ohio
Specialty: Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry
Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Requirements

• Minimum 18 months recent and permanent Med/Surg Telemetry experience
• Must hold a permanent Ohio nursing license or a compact state license in hand
• AHA BLS & ACLS certifications required
• NIH Stroke Certification must be obtained prior to start
• Must have Epic electronic health record experience
• One recent reference from a manager, ANM, supervisor, or director in the specialty is required for submission
• Must pass ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate test during orientation
• Must work at least every other holiday

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI acceptable
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI acceptable
• NIH Stroke Certification: AHA, Apex, AACME, or Bluecloud only; must be updated annually
• Pass/Fail Testing: ECG and medication competency testing during orientation (SafeMedicate and ECG rhythm recognition)
• Competency Exam: Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually

Licensure & Background Checks

• Primary source verification of nursing license within 30 days of start
• Nursys verification within 30 days of start
• Background check required prior to start, including:

  • FCRA compliant 7-year search (SSN trace, counties, states, nationwide)
  • National Sex Offender Registry
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM (monthly)
  • HHS/OIG (monthly)
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract; facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (required for candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later)
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine every 10 years (religious/medical exemptions reviewed case-by-case)
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD or QGold/TSPOT) or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer; booster required if titers negative or equivocal
• Hepatitis B vaccination or titer or declination documentation
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer; booster required if titers negative or equivocal
• Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/31 - 03/31)

Orientation & Facility Requirements

• Completion of online onboarding and training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• Modules include safety manual acknowledgement and facility-specific training
• Photo for badge required (headshot, shoulders up, white background)
• Must complete facility-specific security access forms prior to start
• Must carry government-issued photo ID at all times during assignment
• Must complete SafeMedicate and ECG rhythm recognition testing during orientation with passing scores
• Must have at least two professional references from the past year (manager, supervisor, ANM, director, or charge nurse)
• Employment application must include at least 3 years prior work history with 2 years in acute care in a similar specialty

Additional Notes

• Candidates with a gap of less than 40 days between Cleveland Clinic assignments may not need to repeat physical, eye exam, or modules
• Candidates must be aware that fingerprinting results may take up to 30 days to process
• Candidates must be prepared to work at least every other holiday during the contract
• All requirements are non-negotiable

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs licensed in Ohio or compact states, with strong Epic experience and current certifications, seeking a night shift travel assignment in Canton, Ohio.