Med/Surg Telemetry Nurse
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry

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

Job Description

• Position at a major hospital campus on Med/Surg Telemetry unit.
• Shifts: 3 twelve-hour shifts per week (12-hour shifts only).
• Rotating day/night shifts (7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm). Shift rotation may be required to meet hospital operational needs.
• Must work at least every other holiday.
• Orientation includes ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate pass/fail testing.

Requirements

• Minimum 18 months permanent experience in the specialty prior to travel assignment.
• Minimum 18 months recent Med/Surg or Telemetry experience (travel experience accepted).
• Must hold a permanent Ohio nursing license or a compact state license.
• Certifications required:

  • AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIHSS Stroke Certification
• Pass ECG rhythm recognition and SafeMedicate testing during orientation.

Certifications & Competencies

• Annual renewal required for BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and other relevant certifications.
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually.
• Pass/fail testing for ECG and medication dosing during orientation (not required for legacy candidates with less than 6 months gap between contracts).
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required annually.

Background & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required on assignment.
• Background check required prior to start, including:

  • FCRA compliant 7-year search
  • SSN trace, counties, states, nationwide, sex offender registry, OFAC, FACIS Level 3
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Fingerprinting (BCI and FBI) required within 48 hours of contract signing and updated annually. Must be completed under nursing code 4723.09. Facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite.
• Education verification required for all candidates.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (for candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later).
• Fit mask test (3M N95) within 12 months and updated annually.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tdap every 10 years
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella (boosters if titers negative/equivocal)
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella vaccine or positive titer (boosters if titers negative/equivocal)
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season (10/31 - 03/31)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually. TB questionnaire if history of positive TB.
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted).

Documentation & Onboarding

• Completion of online training modules prior to start; must be done on a computer using Google Chrome.
• Modules include mandatory training videos and tests; skipping videos will lock candidate out.
• Modules typically take multiple days to complete and must be finished before clearance to start.
• Candidates returning after a break longer than 6 months must re-complete modules.
• Candidates with less than 6 months gap between Cleveland Clinic assignments may not need to re-orient.

References & Work History

• Two professional references required from employment within one year of start, from a manager, supervisor, or director (co-worker references not accepted).
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care in a similar specialty.
• Annual skills checklist required.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID while on assignment.
• Must be prepared to complete all required health screenings, background checks, and certifications prior to or during orientation.
• Facility reserves the right to rotate shifts as needed.
• Candidates must be able to work holidays as scheduled.

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs with recent acute care experience, who hold the necessary Ohio or compact state licenses and certifications, and are comfortable with rotating 12-hour shifts including nights and holidays.