Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

Job Opportunity: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)
• Shift: Day/Night rotating shifts (7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm) with possible variability to meet hospital needs
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (3x12's)
• Must work at least every other holiday
• Orientation includes ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate exam; passing scores required

Required Experience

• Minimum 18 months recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience
• Minimum 18 months permanent experience in the specialty prior to travel assignments
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Current Ohio RN license or RN license from a Compact State (must have in hand)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or American Red Cross)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (AHA or American Red Cross)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience of at least 1.5 years, including experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., 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 capability assessment for essential job functions
• Fit mask test (3M N95) within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B vaccination/titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation (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
• References: 2 professional references from employment within 1 year, from manager/supervisor/charge nurse/director (co-worker references not accepted)
• Employment application including 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical acute care experience in a similar area

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• SafeMedicate preparation materials provided for orientation exam
• Baseline competency exams during orientation: medication administration (SafeMedicate) with 90% passing score and ECG interpretation with 80% passing score
• Modules and training must be completed before clearance to start

Additional Notes

• Candidates 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 fingerprint results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start
• Physical exam and eye exam do not need to be updated annually if currently on assignment without a break
• Candidates with gaps in employment may have additional requirements for physical and eye exams
• Latex allergy accommodations available with notification
• Medical and religious exemptions for vaccines and fit mask are accepted but require agency approval and facility review

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs with a strong background in acute care and telemetry, who are comfortable with rotating shifts and meeting comprehensive compliance and credentialing requirements.