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

Registered Nurse (Med/Surg Tele RN) - Cleveland, Ohio

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position at a major hospital campus in Cleveland, Ohio.
• Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse role.
• Shift: 3 twelve-hour shifts per week (12-hour shifts), rotating day/night shifts (7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm). Shifts may vary based on hospital needs.
• Must work at least every other holiday.
• Orientation includes ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate exam; passing scores required.

Requirements

• Minimum 18 months of permanent experience in the specialty prior to travel assignments.
• Minimum 18 months of recent Med/Surg or Telemetry experience (travel experience accepted).
• Must hold a permanent Ohio nursing license or a compact state license.
• Certifications required: AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
• Pass/Fail testing (ECG and medication) during orientation.
• Must carry a government-issued photo ID during assignment.

Certifications & Competencies

• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI acceptable)
  • BLS (AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI acceptable)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (AHA, Apex, AACME, or Bluecloud only)
• Preferred but not required:

  • PALS (for PICU, Pediatric Stepdown, Pediatric OR)
  • TNCC (preferred for ER)
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual.
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually.
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable.

Licensure & Background Checks

• Background check required prior to start; must be updated annually and after breaks in service of 2+ months.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start and updated annually (code 4723.09 for nursing).
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing; facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite.
• Primary source verification of state license and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start.
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical acute care experience in a similar area.
• Two professional references required from recent employment (within 1 year).

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (for candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later).
• Fit mask test (3M N95 1860 or 1870+) within 12 months of start, updated annually.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tdap every 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster if negative/equivocal
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster if negative/equivocal
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination documentation
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted).

Orientation & Training

• Completion of online training modules prior to start is mandatory.
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone.
• Candidates cannot skip training videos before tests.
• Modules typically take multiple days to complete and must be finished before clearance to start.
• Facility covers cost of 4 hours of module time; additional time not covered.
• SafeMedicate preparation materials provided for pass/fail exam during orientation.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared for potential shift rotation to meet operational needs.
• Candidates with gaps in employment longer than 6 months may need to retake orientation modules.
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific documentation and testing requirements.
• Must be able to safely perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs licensed in Ohio or compact states, who are comfortable with rotating shifts and meeting comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.