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Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry (Night Shift) – Ohio

Job Details

Location: Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Provide nursing care on a Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit during night shifts.
Must have a minimum of 18 months recent permanent experience in Med/Surg Telemetry prior to travel assignment.

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Ohio
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 1.5 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, with experience within the last year
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Government-issued photo ID (e.g., Driver’s License or State ID) must be carried on assignment.
Background checks including FCRA-compliant 7-year search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks, and fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) are required and must be current.
Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing and updated annually.
Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming ability to safely perform job functions.
Fit mask (3M N95 1860 small/regular or 1870+) within 12 months of start, updated annually.
Immunizations and health screenings required:
- Tdap every 10 years (no declinations accepted)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray with annual questionnaire if history positive
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers with boosters if needed
- Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination accepted with agency-approved exemptions
- Varicella vaccinations or positive titer with booster if needed
- Annual flu vaccination (no declinations accepted; medical/religious exemptions require agency approval)
Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant tests not accepted).
Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year of start.
References: 2 professional references from employment within 1 year, from a manager or supervisor.
Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years in acute care and similar clinical area.

Orientation and Training

Completion of facility-specific online onboarding modules prior to start is mandatory.
Baseline competency exams (medication administration and ECG interpretation) required at orientation for bedside RNs (except OR RNs).
SafeMedicate preparation materials provided for exam preparation.
Candidates with less than 6 months gap from previous assignment at the same health system may be exempt from some orientation/testing requirements.

Additional Notes

Candidates must ensure all documentation matches legal name exactly.
Fingerprinting results must be submitted and approved before contract extension.
Facility requires latex allergy notification if applicable.
PAPRs are not provided for failure due to facial hair; religious or medical exemptions must be approved.
Candidates can start with fingerprinting results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start.
Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone.
Physical exam and eye exam do not need to be updated annually if currently on assignment without a break longer than 30 days.

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