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

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Facility: Large hospital campus
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts (day/night rotating)

  • Day shift: 7am - 7:30pm
  • Night shift: 7pm - 7:30am
  • Shifts may rotate as needed to meet operational demands
• Experience Required:

  • Minimum 18 months permanent experience in Med/Surg Telemetry prior to travel assignment
  • 18 months recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience (travel experience accepted)
• Licensing:

  • Must have a permanent Ohio nursing license or compact state license in hand
• Certifications Required:

  • AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Holiday Work: Must work at least every other holiday
• Orientation Testing:

  • ECG rhythm recognition test
  • SafeMedicate medication competency test
  • Passing scores required on both during orientation

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-Issued Photo ID: Must carry while on assignment
• Background Checks:

  • Comprehensive background check including 7-year FCRA compliant search
  • Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
  • FBI and BCI fingerprinting within 48 hours of contract signing, results valid for 12 months and updated annually
• Education Verification: Required for all candidates
• References: Two professional references from within one year of start date (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)
• Employment History: Minimum 3 years prior work history including 2 years clinical acute care in similar specialty
• Skills Checklist: Annual requirement
• State-Specific: Ohio BCI/FBI fingerprint attestation required annually

Certifications & Competencies

• Mandatory Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA Instructor or Provider, RQI acceptable)
  • ACLS (AHA Instructor or Provider, RQI acceptable)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (AHA, Apex, AACME, or Bluecloud only)
• Additional Certifications (if applicable):

  • PALS (Preferred for pediatric areas)
  • NRP (Required for L&D, OB/GYN, NICU)
  • TNCC (Preferred for ER)
  • Chemotherapy certification (not required for oncology)
• Competency Exams:

  • Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually
  • Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement: Annual requirement
• Pass/Fail Testing: ECG and medication competency testing during orientation (not required for legacy candidates with less than 6-month gap between contracts)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (required for new candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later)
• Fit Mask: N95 fit test within 12 months, updated annually (3M N95 1860 small/regular or 1870+)
• Immunizations:

  • Tdap every 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer, booster if negative/equivocal
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer, booster if negative/equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or declination documentation required
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/31 - 03/31)
• Drug Testing: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Eye Exam: Required within 1 year of start for new candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later

Facility Specific Requirements

• Onboarding Modules:

  • Must complete all online training modules prior to start
  • Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome
  • Training videos must be watched before tests; skipping videos will lock candidate out
  • Modules typically take multiple days to complete and are high priority
• SafeMedicate Prep Materials: Provided for review before pass/fail medication exam during orientation
• Fingerprinting: Candidates must complete fingerprinting both through agency and facility; facility will conduct their own prints onsite

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared for variable shifts and holiday work
• Passing orientation tests is mandatory for continued assignment
• Compliance with all health, background, and certification requirements is strictly enforced
• Returning candidates with less than 6-month gap may have some requirements waived (e.g., orientation testing, modules)

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs licensed in Ohio or compact states, who are comfortable with rotating shifts and meeting rigorous compliance and certification standards.