Med Surg Telemetry RN
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

Med/Surg Tele RN (Registered Nurse)

Overview

• Location: Cleveland, Ohio
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Unit: Med/Surg Tele (Telemetry)
• Float: Potential to float to additional units and the ED to care for the same patient population

Schedule

• Shifts: Rotating day and night, 12-hour shifts

  • Night: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
  • Day: 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
• Shifts may vary. The facility will try to honor the traveler's preferred shift but reserves the right to rotate shifts when needed for operational needs.
• Traveler must work at least every other holiday.
• Start date, RTO/scheduling information, and shift details must be accurate and confirmed at submission. They cannot be changed after an offer is presented.

Required Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, with experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or RQI
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or RQI
• NIHSS

Pre-Start Requirements

• Background and verification:

  • Background check with a 7-year search, updated annually and after any break in service of 2 or more months
  • Ohio BCI and FBI fingerprinting within 12 months of start, updated annually; can start with results pending if completed before start
  • Primary source license verification and NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
  • Employment application with 3 years of work history, including at least 2 years of acute care clinical practice in a similar area
• References: 2 references from work within the past year, from a manager, ANM, supervisor, charge nurse, or director. Co-worker references are not acceptable.
• Health documentation:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, including an assessment of ability to safely perform essential job functions
  • Snellen eye exam, valid within 1 year
  • Fit test for 3M N95 1860 (small/regular) or 1870+ within 12 months, updated annually; cannot be completed onsite
  • Drug screen (standard 10-panel, not instant) within 12 months, updated annually
  • TB test (True 2-step PPD, QuantiFERON-Gold, or T-SPOT) within 12 months, updated annually. If past positive: chest X-ray within 5 years and an annual TB questionnaire.
  • Measles, mumps, and rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Tdap every 10 years, on official immunization record
  • Seasonal flu vaccination documentation due November 15 for current candidates, or within the required window for new candidates. Declinations are not accepted. Medical or religious exemptions must be approved by the agency.
• Skills: Skills checklist required annually