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

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

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Med/Surg Telemetry RN with potential to float to related units including Emergency Department.
• Rotating shifts: 3x12-hour shifts (either night 7pm–7:30am or day 7am–7:30pm). Shift rotation may be required to meet operational needs.
• Must work at least every other holiday.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Minimum 1.5 years of Telemetry experience, with Telemetry experience within the last year.
• Current certifications required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment.
• Background check required prior to start, including a 7-year FCRA-compliant search and education verification. Must be updated annually or after breaks in service of 2+ months.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 48 hours of contract signing, valid within 12 months, and updated annually. Facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to safely perform job functions. Latex allergy notification required if applicable.
• Fit mask test (N95) required within 12 months and updated annually. Religious or medical exemptions must be approved.
• Immunization and health document requirements include:

  • Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per protocol
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B vaccination/titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Annual flu vaccination (no declinations accepted; exemptions require approval)
  • Snellen eye exam within 1 year
• Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted).

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific online onboarding modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome).
• Modules include training videos and tests; skipping videos will lock out access.
• SafeMedicate prep materials provided for medication competency exam during orientation.
• Baseline competency exams for medication administration and ECG interpretation required at orientation (passing scores: 90% medication, 80% ECG). Retakes and remediation offered if needed.
• Candidates with less than 6 months gap from previous assignment at the facility may be exempt from some orientation testing.

Documentation & History

• Employment application must include at least 3 years of prior work history with 2 years in acute care and similar specialty area.
• Two professional references required from recent employment within 1 year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).
• Photo for badge required (headshot, shoulders up, white background).

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared for potential shift rotation and holiday work.
• Fingerprinting and background checks are critical and must be completed timely to avoid delays.
• Compliance with all health and immunization requirements is mandatory for assignment start and continuation.
• Facility reserves the right to adjust shift assignments based on operational needs.

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg Telemetry RNs seeking a travel contract in Ohio with a reputable healthcare facility.