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

Location: Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

Role: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)
Shift: Night shifts, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each
Facility Type: Acute care hospital setting

Experience Requirements

Minimum 18 months recent and permanent Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience
Must hold a permanent Ohio nursing license or a compact state license

Certifications Required

AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
ECG rhythm recognition test and safeMedicate competency to be completed during orientation (passing score required)

Work Requirements

Must work at least every other holiday
Pass/fail testing on ECG and medication dosing during orientation
PBDS Assessment waived

Licensure & Background Checks

Permanent Ohio RN license or compact state license required
Background check including FCRA compliant 7-year search, education verification, and fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) required
Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing and updated annually
Fingerprints must be completed under nursing-specific code (4723.09)
Candidates can start with fingerprint results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start

Health & Immunization Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam
Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months, updated annually
Immunizations/vaccinations required:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if needed
- Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
- Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if needed
- Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, 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 facility-specific training and SafeMedicate preparation
Orientation includes competency exams and pass/fail testing on ECG and medication dosing
Candidates returning to the facility with less than 6 months gap may have some orientation requirements waived

Additional Requirements

2 professional references from employment within the past year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)
Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar area
Annual skills checklist and competency exams required
Must carry government-issued photo ID during assignment

Prior Travel Experience

No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

Summary

This is a travel/contract RN position for Med/Surg Telemetry night shifts in Ohio requiring at least 18 months of recent permanent experience in Med/Surg Telemetry nursing. Candidates must have current Ohio or compact state RN licensure, required certifications (BLS, ACLS), and meet comprehensive health, immunization, and background check requirements. Orientation includes competency testing and completion of facility-specific training modules. Candidates must be prepared to work every other holiday.