Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Warrensville Heights, Ohio
South Pointe Hospital

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

Location: Warrensville Heights, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (Night shifts)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (36 or 48 hour option)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Required Experience

• Minimum of 18 months recent and permanent Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience
• Higher of any specialty experience requirements applies (18 months here)

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Must have a permanent Ohio RN license or a compact state license in hand
• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required
• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate medication administration exam must be passed during orientation

Work Requirements

• Must work at least every other holiday
• Pass baseline competency exams (medication administration and ECG interpretation) during orientation
• PBDS Assessment waived

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background check including FCRA compliant 7-year search, education verification, and fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) required and must be updated annually
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract and results within 12 months of start
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming ability to perform essential job functions
• Fit mask (N95) fit test within 12 months and updated annually
• Immunizations required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual updates)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (no declinations accepted)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references from employment within the last year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)
• Employment application including 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years in acute care and similar area
• Completion of facility-specific onboarding modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• Pass facility orientation exams (medication and ECG) with minimum passing scores (SafeMedicate 90%, ECG 80%)

Notes

• Candidates can start with fingerprinting results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start
• Candidates must complete all onboarding modules before clearance to start
• Physical and eye exams do not need to be updated annually if currently on assignment without a break
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs licensed in Ohio or compact states, comfortable working night shifts, and meeting comprehensive health and compliance requirements.