Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

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

Job Description

• Position: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts (Day/Night rotating 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 medication administration exam; passing scores required.

Required Experience

• Minimum 18 months of permanent experience in the specialty (Med/Surg Telemetry) prior to travel assignments.
• Minimum 18 months of recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience (travel experience counts).

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Must have a permanent Ohio RN license or a compact state license in hand.
• Current AHA or American Red Cross certifications in:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required.

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required.
• Background checks including FCRA compliant 7-year search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) must be completed and updated annually. Fingerprinting must be done within 48 hours of contract signing and results must be current within 12 months.
• 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 and health screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual updates)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (no declinations accepted)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted).
• Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year of start.

Orientation & Training

• Completion of Cleveland Clinic online training modules prior to start is mandatory.
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; video content must be watched before testing.
• SafeMedicate prep materials provided for medication exam during orientation.
• Baseline competency exams in medication administration and ECG interpretation required at orientation with minimum passing scores (SafeMedicate 90%, ECG 80%). Retakes allowed with remediation.

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 professional references from employment within the last year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).
• Employment application must include at least 3 years of prior work history with 2 years in acute care and similar specialty area.
• Skills checklist required annually.

Notes

• Candidates with gaps in employment or returning to Cleveland Clinic may have specific requirements regarding orientation and module completion.
• Candidates must carry all required documentation and certifications while on assignment.
• Facility reserves the right to rotate shifts as needed.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a reputable healthcare system with a focus on Med/Surg Telemetry nursing in a travel contract role.