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Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry) - Travel/Contract

Location: Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Shift: Night (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 5 weeks

Job Summary

Registered Nurse position on Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit.
Travel/contract assignment.

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
Minimum of 1 year of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
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).
Valid government-issued Driver’s License.

Certifications (Must be current and renewed if expiring within 30 days of start)

BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required for all candidates.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required for Medical-Surgical/Telemetry.
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Preferred but not required for this unit.
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Not required for this specialty.
Other certifications such as CNOR, CHEMO, TNCC are not required or only preferred for other specialties.

Background and Screening Requirements

Comprehensive background check including 7-year criminal history, SSN trace, sex offender registry, OFAC, FACIS Level 3, and education verification.
Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
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.
Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start, updated annually. Instant drug screens not accepted.

Health and Immunization Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to safely perform job functions.
Fit mask test (3M N95 1860 or 1870+) within 12 months of start, updated annually. Facial hair exemptions require approval.
Immunizations/vaccinations required with official documentation:
- Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) every 10 years (no declinations accepted).
- Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; booster required if titers negative/equivocal.
- Hepatitis B – Titer, series, or declination with agency-approved exemptions.
- Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster if titers negative/equivocal.
- Seasonal Flu vaccine required annually by November 30th; no declinations accepted (medical/religious exemptions require agency approval).
Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 12 months or chest X-ray if past positive, with annual TB questionnaire if applicable.
Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start.

Documentation and Compliance

Employment application with at least 3 years prior work history including 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar area.
Two professional references from within 1 year of start (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).
Completion of facility-specific online onboarding modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome).
Baseline competency exams (medication administration and ECG interpretation) required for all bedside RNs except OR RNs; passing scores required.
Photo for badge (headshot, shoulders up, white background) required for certain tech roles but not specified for RN.
Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing and orientation safety manual as part of onboarding.

Additional Notes

Candidates can start with fingerprinting 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; gaps longer than 30 days require updated exams.
Agency-approved medical and religious exemptions for vaccines and mask fit testing must be submitted for facility review and approval.
Flu vaccine exemptions require agency attestation and facility approval.

This position offers a night shift travel nursing opportunity on a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit in Ohio with comprehensive credentialing, immunization, and compliance requirements to ensure patient and staff safety.