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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele) - Cleveland, Ohio

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg Telemetry)
• Location: Cleveland, Ohio
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
• Shift: Day/Night rotating shifts (7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm). Shifts may vary based on hospital needs.

Required Experience

• Minimum 18 months of permanent experience in the specialty prior to travel assignments.
• Minimum 18 months of recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience (travel experience counts).
• Oncology/chemotherapy administration experience preferred but not required. Training provided for qualified candidates interested in chemotherapy administration.

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Permanent Ohio RN license or Compact State RN license 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.
• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate medication administration exam must be passed during orientation.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required; travel experience in Med/Surg Telemetry is acceptable for recent experience requirement.

Work Requirements

• Must work at least every other holiday.
• Must pass baseline competency exams (medication administration and ECG interpretation) during orientation.

Health & Safety Requirements

• 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:

  • Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination/titer or declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation required annually (no declinations accepted).
• Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually.

Background & Compliance

• Background check required prior to start and updated annually.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months, updated annually.
• Education verification required.
• References: 2 professional references from within 1 year of start (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).
• Employment application with 3 years prior work history including at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care setting.

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome).
• SafeMedicate and ECG competency exams during orientation.
• Facility uses Qualivis – Lotus system for submitting hours worked.

Requirements/Qualifications

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

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs with a strong clinical background and current Ohio licensure, seeking a travel contract in a reputable healthcare system with comprehensive orientation and support.