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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Specialty: Med/Surg Telemetry

Job Details

• Shift: Day/Night rotating shifts (7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm)
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (3x12's)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Experience Required:

  • Minimum 18 months recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience
  • Minimum 18 months permanent experience in specialty prior to travel assignments
• Licensure: Must have permanent Ohio nursing license or compact state license in hand
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Holiday Work: Must work at least every other holiday
• Testing:

  • ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate test during orientation (passing score required)

Required Documentation & 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 12 months, updated annually
• Education verification
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam
• Fit mask test (3M N95) within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine every 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or titer
  • Varicella vaccination or titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption (required during flu season)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel within 12 months, updated annually
• References: Two professional references from within one year, from supervisors or managers
• Employment application with 3 years prior work history, including at least 2 years clinical acute care experience in a similar area
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams (unit-specific)
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start
• Pass/fail testing for ECG and medication dosing during orientation

Additional Requirements

• Must complete fingerprinting under nursing code 4723.09
• Fingerprinting results must be received prior to contract extension
• Candidates may start with fingerprinting results pending if prints are completed before start
• Candidates must complete all onboarding modules on a computer using Google Chrome; modules cannot be completed on a phone
• Candidates must watch training videos fully before taking tests in modules
• Candidates returning to the facility after a break longer than 6 months must re-complete modules
• Candidates must be legally named correctly in onboarding systems

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in Med/Surg Telemetry requiring at least 18 months of recent and permanent experience in the specialty. The role involves rotating 12-hour shifts with holiday work expectations. Candidates must hold an Ohio or compact state nursing license and have current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications. Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, immunizations, and facility-specific training are mandatory prior to starting. Passing ECG and medication competency tests during orientation are required. Fingerprinting and other compliance documents must be current and maintained annually.