Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg Telemetry)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
• Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts (Day/Night)

  • Day shift: 7am - 7:30pm
  • Night shift: 7pm - 7:30am
  • Shifts may rotate as needed to meet hospital operational needs
• Must work at least every other holiday
• Orientation includes ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate testing (pass required)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 18 months recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience
• Minimum 18 months permanent experience in specialty prior to travel assignments
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have a permanent Ohio nursing license or compact state license in hand
• Required certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Certifications must be current and renewed if expiring within 30 days of start

Compliance & Testing

• Pass Fail Testing (ECG & Medication) required during orientation
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually

Background & Health Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background check including FCRA compliant 7-year search, education verification, fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) within 12 months, updated annually
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract; facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (required for new candidates starting 4/11/2025 or later)
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap every 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella vaccinations or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• Drug testing: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually

Documentation & Onboarding

• Must complete online training modules prior to start (takes multiple days, must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• Modules include SafeMedicate prep materials and other facility-specific training
• Two professional references required from employment within one year of start (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar specialty

Additional Notes

• Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID while on assignment
• Candidates may start with fingerprinting results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start
• Returning candidates with less than 40-day gap between assignments may have some requirements waived or extended
• Facility reserves the right to rotate shifts as needed despite traveler preferences

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs licensed in Ohio or a compact state, who are comfortable with rotating 12-hour shifts and meeting comprehensive compliance and health requirements.