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

Location: Warrensville Heights, Ohio
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (36 hours/week)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide nursing care on a Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit during night shifts.
Must have recent and permanent experience in Med/Surg Telemetry nursing.

Requirements/Qualifications

Valid RN license in Ohio.
Minimum 1.5 years of telemetry nursing experience, with telemetry experience within the last year.
Current ACLS certification.
Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Required Licenses & Certifications

Valid Ohio RN license or compact state license in hand.
AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.

Work Requirements

Must work at least every other holiday.
Pass facility baseline competency exams during orientation:
- ECG rhythm recognition test (minimum 80% passing score)
- SafeMedicate medication administration exam (minimum 90% passing score)

Background & Compliance

Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment.
Background check required prior to start; must be updated annually and after breaks in service of 2+ months.
Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start and updated annually; must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing. Facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite.
Primary source verification of RN license and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start.
Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to safely perform job functions.
Fit mask (N95) fit test within 12 months of start and updated annually.
Immunization and health requirements including:
- Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no declinations accepted)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray per protocol
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers with boosters if needed
- Hepatitis B vaccination/titer or declination
- Varicella vaccination or positive titer with booster if needed
- Annual flu vaccination (no declinations accepted) or approved medical/religious exemption
Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted).
Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start.

Orientation & Training

Completion of facility-specific online onboarding modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome).
Modules include training videos and tests that cannot be skipped.
Baseline competency exams (medication and ECG) completed during orientation.
SafeMedicate prep materials provided before orientation exam.
PBDS Assessment waived for this assignment.

References & Employment History

Two professional references required from employment within the past year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).
Employment application must include at least 3 years prior work history with 2 years in acute care and similar clinical area.

Additional Notes

Candidates must be prepared to complete fingerprinting and health documentation promptly to avoid delays.
Facility accommodates latex allergies with notification.
Candidates with gaps in employment longer than 6 months at this facility may need to retake modules and competency exams.
Travelers must comply with all facility and agency documentation and verification processes.

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs licensed in Ohio or a compact state, seeking a night shift travel assignment with a reputable healthcare facility.