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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Specialty: Med/Surg Telemetry

Job Details

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day/Night rotating shifts (7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm)

  • Shifts may vary to meet hospital operational needs
  • Facility will try to honor preferred shifts but reserves the right to rotate
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (3x12's)
• Holiday Work: Must work at least every other holiday

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 18 months recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience
• Minimum 18 months permanent experience in specialty prior to travel assignments
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have Permanent Ohio RN License or Compact State License in hand
• Required certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) Certification
• Certifications must be current and renewed if expiring within 30 days of start

Orientation & Testing

• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate medication test required during orientation
• Passing scores on both assessments are mandatory
• Pass/Fail testing applies to all bedside RNs except OR nurses
• Orientation includes completion of online training modules prior to start
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; video content cannot be skipped

Compliance & Background Checks

• 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 and updated annually

  • Fingerprints must be completed under nursing code 4723.09
  • Facility will conduct additional fingerprinting onsite
  • Candidates may 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 (for candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later)
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months and updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test (2-step PPD or QGold/TSPOT) or chest X-ray if history of positive TB, updated annually
  • 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 (declinations not accepted)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)

Employment History & References

• Application must include 3 years prior work history, with at least 2 years in acute care and similar specialty
• Two professional references required from employment within the past year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)
• Co-worker references are not acceptable

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to complete all onboarding modules and documentation prior to start
• Candidates with gaps greater than 6 months since last Cleveland Clinic assignment may need to retake orientation and testing
• Annual competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency tests required
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and procedures

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