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

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry (Travel/Contract)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Position: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
• Shift: Day/Night rotating shifts (7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm)

  • Shifts may vary based on hospital operational needs
  • Facility will try to honor preferred shifts but reserves the right to rotate
• Must work at least every other holiday
• Orientation includes ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate testing (passing score required)

Experience 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)
• Prior travel experience is required (travel experience will suffice for recent Med/Surg/Tele experience)

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) - AHA or American Red Cross
  • NIHSS Stroke Certification (AHA, Apex, AACME, or Bluecloud only)
• Other certifications:

  • Pass/Fail ECG & Medication testing during orientation (required for bedside RNs except OR)
  • Annual Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
  • State License Verification and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Preferred but not required:

  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)

Required Documents & Compliance

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

  • FCRA compliant 7-year search
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM (monthly)
  • HHS/OIG (monthly)
  • Fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) within 48 hours of contract signing, results required within 12 months and updated annually
• Education verification (required for all candidates)
• Employment application with 3 years prior work history, including at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar area
• Two professional references from within one year of start date (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)
• Skills checklist (annual)
• Unit-specific competency exam (annual)
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (required for new candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later)
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months and updated annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/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 with booster if needed
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if needed
• Drug screening: 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 & Training

• Completion of online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• Modules include SafeMedicate prep materials and other facility-specific training
• Candidates must complete all modules before clearance to start
• Testing and training cannot be skipped or done via mobile devices
• Facility covers cost of 4 hours of module time; additional time not covered

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete fingerprinting both through the agency and at the facility
• Fingerprinting code: 4723.09 (Nursing)
• Candidates can start with fingerprint results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start
• Candidates must be prepared to comply with all facility-specific policies and testing requirements
• Return candidates with less than 6 months gap may have some requirements waived (e.g., orientation testing, modules)

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs with recent clinical and travel experience, who hold the appropriate Ohio or compact state license and certifications, and are ready to work rotating shifts in a high-acuity hospital setting.