Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Canton, Ohio
Mercy Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry

Location: Canton, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a Med/Surg Telemetry unit during night shifts.
• Orientation required (32-40 hours), paid at 50% of base hourly rate.
• Must pass ECG rhythm recognition and SafeMedicate competency exams during orientation.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 1.5 years recent Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience within the last year.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Required Assessments & Testing

• ECG rhythm recognition test.
• SafeMedicate medication administration exam (90% passing score required).
• Baseline competency exams (medication and ECG) completed at orientation.
• Passing scores required: SafeMedicate (90%), ECG interpretation (80%).

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required.
• Comprehensive background check including 7-year FCRA-compliant search.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting within 12 months of start, updated annually.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to perform job functions.
• Fit mask test (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)
• Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually.

Orientation & Onboarding

• Completion of online training modules prior to start is mandatory.
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome.
• Candidates must watch training videos before taking tests.
• Orientation includes competency testing and safety manual acknowledgment.
• Candidates with less than 6 months gap from previous assignment may be exempt from some orientation requirements.

References & Employment History

• Two professional references required 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 clinical area.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID while on assignment.
• Candidates can start with fingerprinting results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start.
• Facility accommodates latex allergies; notification required to ensure latex-free supplies.
• Candidates must have legal name consistency across all documents.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and nurses considering this Med/Surg Telemetry travel nursing position.