Registered Nurse Med/Surg Telemetry
Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Hillcrest Hospital

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry (Travel/Contract)

Location: Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night shifts, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each
• Specialty: Med/Surg Telemetry
• Experience Required: Minimum of 18 months recent and permanent Med/Surg Telemetry experience (highest requirement)
• Licensure: Must have a permanent Ohio nursing license or a compact state license in hand
• Certifications Required:

  • AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Holiday Work: Must be available to work at least every other holiday
• Assessments:

  • ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate test during orientation (passing score required)

Required Documentation & Compliance

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

  • FCRA compliant 7-year search
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM (monthly)
  • HHS/OIG (monthly)
  • Fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) within 12 months, updated annually
• Education verification
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam
• Fit mask test (3M N95) within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tdap vaccine every 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • 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
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually
• Eye exam within 1 year of start (for new candidates signing after 4/11/2025)
• References: 2 professional references from within 1 year, from supervisors or managers
• Employment application including 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar area
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams (unit-specific and medication/pharmacology)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement (annual)
• Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication during orientation (unless exempt)

Additional Requirements

• Must complete all required online training modules prior to start
• Must carry government-issued photo ID while on assignment
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract; facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite
• Candidates can start with fingerprinting results pending if completed prior to start
• Must comply with facility-specific onboarding and documentation processes

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position for Med/Surg Telemetry night shifts in Ohio requiring at least 18 months of recent and permanent experience in Med/Surg Telemetry. Candidates must hold a valid Ohio or compact state nursing license and current BLS and ACLS certifications. The assignment is 13 weeks long with mandatory holiday work every other holiday. Comprehensive health, background, and competency documentation is required, along with successful completion of orientation assessments.