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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry) - Travel/Contract

Location: Garfield Heights, Ohio
Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7pm-7am)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Minimum of 18 months recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience required.
Must have 18 months permanent Med/Surg Telemetry experience prior to travel.
Must hold a permanent Ohio nursing license or compact state license in hand.
Required certifications: AHA BLS & ACLS. Must be willing to obtain NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification prior to start.
One recent reference from a manager, ANM, supervisor, or director in the specialty is required to qualify for submission. Charge RN references accepted.
ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate medication competency test will be completed during orientation; passing scores are required.

Required Qualifications

License: Valid Ohio RN license or compact state RN license.
Experience: Minimum 18 months in Med/Surg Telemetry (permanent experience prior to travel).
Certifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross accepted
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross accepted
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) - must be obtained prior to start
References: One recent professional reference in the specialty required.

Prior Travel Experience

No explicit prior travel experience required.

Orientation and Testing

ECG rhythm recognition and SafeMedicate medication competency tests during orientation (passing required).
Completion of unit-specific competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency exams as applicable.

Background and Health Requirements

Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment.
Background check required prior to start, including FCRA compliant 7-year search and education verification.
FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start and updated annually. Must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract.
Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (for candidates signing 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 vaccination or titer
- Varicella vaccination or titer
- 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).

Additional Requirements

Completion of Cleveland Clinic Ohio Nursing online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome).
Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual and pass/fail testing (EKG/medication).
Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care in a similar area.
Skills checklist required annually.

Work Environment

Night shift with options for 4x12, 3x12, or 2x12 hour shifts.
Facility uses Qualivis – Lotus system for submitting hours worked.

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