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Registered Nurse (Med/Surg Telemetry) - Travel/Contract

Location: Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Position: Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)
Shift: Night shifts, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each
Specialty Experience Required: Minimum 18 months recent and permanent Med/Surg Telemetry experience
License: Must have permanent Ohio nursing license or compact state license in hand
Certifications Required:
- AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
- AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
Holiday Work: Must work at least every other holiday
Assessments:
- ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate test during orientation (passing score required)

Required Experience

Specialty: Minimum 18 months Med/Surg Telemetry experience (use higher value if discrepancy found)
Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Required Certifications & Competencies

BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross (RQI acceptable)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross (RQI acceptable)
Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) during orientation (SafeMedicate and ECG)
Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually
Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual)
State License Verification (primary source within 30 days of start)
NURSYS Verification within 30 days of start

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 of start, updated annually
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine every 10 years (official immunization record required)
Negative TB test (2-step PPD or QGold/TSPOT) within 12 months, updated annually
TB Questionnaire if history of positive TB, signed annually
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer, booster if negative/equivocal
Hepatitis B - Titer, series, or declination documentation required
Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer, booster if negative/equivocal
Drug Testing - Standard 10 panel within 12 months, updated annually (instant tests not accepted)
Seasonal Flu Vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/31 - 03/31)
Eye Exam required within 1 year of start for new candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later

Background & Compliance

Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment
Background check required prior to start, including:
- FCRA compliant 7-year search
- SSN trace, counties, states, nationwide, sex offender registry, OFAC, FACIS Level 3, education verification
Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start, updated annually (code 4723.09 Nursing)
Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract; facility will also conduct fingerprinting
Education verification required for all candidates
2 professional references required from employment within 1 year of start (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

Facility Specific Requirements

Completion of online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
Modules include mandatory training videos and tests; cannot be skipped
Pass/Fail ECG and medication testing during orientation
Candidates must pick up badge after module completion to be cleared to start
Candidates returning with less than 6 months gap may have some requirements waived

Additional Notes

Candidates must be prepared to work night shifts and every other holiday
SafeMedicate and ECG testing are mandatory during orientation
Physical accommodations available for latex allergies (notification required)
PAPRs may be approved on a case-by-case basis for mask fit test failures due to facial hair with proper exemptions
Flu vaccine declinations are not accepted; exemptions require approval process

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs licensed in Ohio or a compact state, comfortable with night shifts and holiday work, and able to meet comprehensive health, background, and competency requirements.