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

Location: Warrensville Heights, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Shift: Night shifts, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (36 or 48 hour option)
Experience Required: Minimum 18 months recent permanent Med/Surg Telemetry experience
Licensing: Must have permanent Ohio nursing license or compact state license in hand
Certifications Required:
- AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
- AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
Holiday Work: Must work at least every other holiday
Assessments:
- ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate test during orientation (passing score required)
Documentation Submission: Hours worked submitted via Qualivis – Lotus

Required Credentials & Compliance

Identification & Background

Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID) required and must be carried on assignment
Background check required prior to start, including:
- FCRA compliant 7-year search
- SSN trace, counties, states, nationwide, sex offender, OFAC, FACIS Level 3, education verification
Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start, updated annually
- Must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract
- Fingerprints done under code 4723.09 (Nursing)
- Facility will conduct additional fingerprinting onsite
- Candidates may start with fingerprint results pending if prints are completed prior to start

Licenses & Certifications

Primary source verification of nursing license within 30 days of start
NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
Annual renewal required if certifications expire within 30 days of start
Other certifications (if applicable):
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – preferred but not required
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – required for L&D, OB/GYN, NICU
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – preferred for ER
Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual and pass/fail testing (EKG/medication) required
Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually

Health & Immunization Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (for candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later)
Fit mask test (3M N95 1860 or 1870+) within 12 months of start, updated annually
Immunizations/vaccinations required:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
- Negative TB test (2-step PPD or QGold/TSPOT) or chest X-ray if history of positive TB, updated annually
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer, booster if negative/equivocal
- Hepatitis B – titer, series, or declination documentation
- Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer, booster if negative/equivocal
- Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season Oct 31 - Mar 31)
Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)

Onboarding & Orientation

Completion of online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
Modules include training videos and tests; skipping videos will lock candidate out
Modules typically take multiple days to complete and must be finished before clearance to start
Pass/fail ECG and medication testing completed onsite during orientation
Candidates returning to the system with less than 6 months gap may have some requirements waived

Employment History & References

Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar area
Two professional references required from employment within one year of start (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)
Co-worker references are not acceptable

Additional Notes

Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID at all times on assignment
Must be prepared to work night shifts and every other holiday
Facility requires compliance with all health, background, and competency requirements prior to and during assignment
Fingerprinting and background checks are strictly monitored and must be current and compliant

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs licensed in Ohio or a compact state, who are comfortable with night shifts and meeting comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.