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

Shift Details

• Night shift, 3 shifts per week (12 hours each)
• Hours: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Weekend shifts only: Fri/Sat/Sun or Sat/Sun/Mon (no other weekend combinations considered)

Unit and Patient Population

• Med/Surg Telemetry unit
• Potential to float to units J1-2, J33, and Emergency Department caring for similar patient population

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 18 months (1.5 years) experience in Med/Surg Telemetry
• Med/Surg Telemetry experience within the last year
• Minimum 18 months of total travel experience
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS certification
• NIHSS Stroke Certification (annual renewal required)

Orientation and Testing

• Baseline competency exams (medication and ECG) completed at orientation
• Prep materials provided before first attempt
• Remediation and retake opportunities available if needed

Licensure and Background Checks

• Primary source verification of RN license within 30 days of start
• Background check required prior to start, including:

  • FCRA compliant 7-year search
  • SSN trace, counties, states, nationwide, sex offender registry, OFAC, FACIS Level 3, education verification
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract
• Candidates start allowed with fingerprinting results pending but must complete prior to start

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to safely perform job functions
• Fit mask test (3M N95) within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required with official documentation:

  • Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual updates)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster if negative/equivocal
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination (agency-approved medical/religious exemptions accepted)
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster if negative/equivocal
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (required annually by November 30; no declinations accepted; medical/religious exemptions require agency approval)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start

Documentation and Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment
• Photo for badge required (headshot, shoulders up, white background)
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on phone)
• Modules include mandatory training videos and tests; skipping videos locks candidate out
• Modules typically take multiple days; must be completed before clearance to start
• Candidates with less than 6 months gap between Cleveland Clinic assignments may be exempt from re-orientation modules

References and Work History

• Two professional references required from employment within one year of start (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)
• Employment application must include at least 3 years prior work history with minimum 2 years clinical practice in acute care in a similar area

Additional Notes

• Traveler must be available to work at least every other holiday
• Fingerprinting will also be conducted onsite at the facility in addition to agency process
• Candidates with latex allergies must notify facility to ensure availability of latex-free gloves
• Religious and medical exemptions for immunizations and fit mask are accepted but require agency and facility approval through formal process

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs seeking a travel contract with weekend night shifts in a large acute care setting.