Med Surg / Telemetry (RN)
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

Job Overview: Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Tele

Location

• City: Cleveland, Ohio
• Facility: The Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Employment Type

• Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Med/Surg Tele RN
• Shift: Rotating D/N shifts (3x12's, 7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm)

  • Typically consists of 2 weeks of days followed by 2 weeks of nights.
• Experience Required:

  • Minimum of 18 months recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience.
  • 18 months permanent experience in the specialty prior to travel assignments.
• Licensure:

  • Must have a permanent Ohio license or compact state license in hand.

Certifications Required

• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
• AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Additional Requirements

• Must work at least every other holiday.
• ECG rhythm recognition test and safeMedicate assessment during orientation (acceptable scores required).
• Government-issued photo ID required while on assignment.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required within a year of start.
• Fit Mask: Required within 12 months of start and updated annually.
• Vaccinations:

  • Tdap vaccine every 10 years.
  • Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months of start.
• Drug Testing: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start, updated annually.

Background and Reference Checks

• Background check required prior to start, updated for breaks in service of 2 or more months.
• Two references required from employment within the past year, from a manager or supervisor.

Application Requirements

• Application must include 3 years of prior work history, including at least 2 years of clinical practice in an acute care setting related to the pending assignment.

Competencies

• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start, updated annually.
• Skills checklist required annually.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work at a prestigious healthcare facility while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic environment.