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Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Garfield Heights, Ohio
Specialty: Med/Surg Telemetry

Job Details

Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7pm-7am)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Experience Required:
- Minimum 18 months recent permanent Med/Surg Telemetry experience prior to travel assignment
Licensing:
- Must have permanent Ohio nursing license or compact state license in hand
Certifications Required:
- AHA BLS & ACLS (must be current)
- Willingness to obtain NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification prior to start
References:
- One recent reference from a manager, ANM, supervisor, or director in the specialty applying for is required (Charge RN references accepted)
Testing:
- ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate medication competency test during orientation; passing scores required

Required Documentation & Compliance

Government-Issued Photo ID: Must carry while on assignment
Background Checks:
- Comprehensive background check including 7-year FCRA compliant search, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks, and fingerprinting (FBI and BCI)
- Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract and updated annually
- Fingerprints must be done under nursing code 4723.09
Education Verification: Required for all candidates
Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (for candidates signing after 4/11/25)
Fit Mask: N95 fit test within 12 months, updated annually
Immunizations & Health Requirements:
- Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no declinations accepted)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers with boosters if needed
- Hepatitis B vaccination or titer or declination documentation
- Varicella vaccination or positive titer with booster if needed
- Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
Drug Testing: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)
Eye Exam: Required within 1 year of start for new candidates signing after 4/11/25
References: Two references required from employment within one year of start, from a manager, ANM, supervisor, charge nurse, or director (co-worker references not accepted)
Employment History: Must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care in a similar area

Certifications & Competencies

Mandatory Certifications:
- ACLS (AHA Instructor or Provider, RQI acceptable)
- BLS (AHA Instructor or Provider, RQI acceptable)
Preferred/Additional Certifications:
- PALS (preferred but not required)
- NRP (required for L&D, OB/GYN, NICU)
- TNCC (preferred for ER)
- NIH Stroke Certification (AHA, Apex, AACME, or Bluecloud only)
Competency Exams:
- Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually
- Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
Orientation Requirements:
- Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
- Pass/fail ECG and medication testing during orientation (SafeMedicate)
- Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing required for all nursing positions except OR

Additional Notes

Candidates must complete all onboarding modules prior to clearance to start
Fingerprinting results must be received prior to contract extension; candidates may start with results pending if fingerprinting is completed before start
Physical exam and immunization requirements accommodate latex allergies with notification
Candidates with gaps in employment over 6 months may need to re-complete modules and provide updated documentation
Flu vaccine exemptions require agency and facility approval; declinations are not accepted
Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID at all times during assignment

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs licensed in Ohio or a compact state, seeking a night shift travel assignment with a reputable healthcare system.