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

Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry

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

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on Med/Surg Telemetry unit with potential to float to related units including Emergency Department.
• Rotating day/night shifts:

  • Night: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
  • Day: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Shift rotation may be adjusted based on hospital operational needs.
• Must work at least every other holiday.
• Orientation includes ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate medication administration exam; passing scores required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Minimum 1.5 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience.
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year.
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Current ACLS certification.
• NIHSS certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Required Documentation & Compliance

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

  • FCRA-compliant 7-year criminal history search
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM monthly checks
  • HHS/OIG monthly checks
  • FBI and BCI fingerprinting within 12 months, updated annually (must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing; facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite).
• Education verification.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to perform essential job functions.
• Fit mask test (3M N95 1860 small/regular or 1870+) within 12 months, updated annually.
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per protocol
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B vaccination/titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Annual flu vaccination (no declinations accepted; medical/religious exemptions require agency and facility approval)
  • Snellen eye exam within 1 year
• Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted).
• References: 2 professional references from employment within the past year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).
• Employment application including 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years in acute care in a similar area.

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific online onboarding modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone).
• Modules include training videos and tests; skipping videos will lock out access.
• Modules typically take multiple days to complete and must be finished before clearance to start.
• Facility covers cost of up to 4 hours of module time.
• Candidates with less than 6 months gap between Cleveland Clinic assignments may have reduced orientation requirements.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared for variable shifts and floating to related units as needed.
• Passing scores on medication and ECG competency exams are mandatory.
• Prior travel experience in Med/Surg Telemetry is accepted but not explicitly required.
• Candidates must comply with all health and safety documentation and immunization requirements.
• Fingerprinting and background checks are critical and must be current and compliant before starting.
• Holiday work is required at least every other holiday.

Work Hours

• 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week total.
• Rotating shifts between day and night as scheduled.