Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Garfield Heights, OH

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Garfield Heights, OH | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-hour shifts | 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit during day shift hours
• Perform and interpret ECG rhythm recognition as assessed during orientation
• Administer and manage medications safely, with proficiency evaluated via safeMedicate assessment during orientation
• Maintain accurate documentation of hours worked through the designated time-tracking system
• Adhere to facility compliance standards, including annual hands-on competency requirements and pre-start modules

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license — permanent Ohio license or compact state license required and must be in hand at time of submission
• Minimum of 1 year of permanent experience in Medical Surgical / Telemetry
• Active AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required and must be in hand at time of submission
• Must be willing to obtain NIHSS certification prior to start
• One professional reference required from a manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, supervisor, or director in the applicable specialty, from an assignment worked within the past 12 months (Charge RN references accepted; co-worker references not accepted)
• Must pass ECG rhythm recognition and safeMedicate assessments during orientation with an acceptable score (maximum of 2 attempts permitted)
• Local candidates are welcome and will be considered at the same rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience within a single MS/Tele location preferred, though combined experience across locations will be considered
• Familiarity with telemetry monitoring and rhythm interpretation in an acute care environment
• Experience working within a large health system or multi-facility network

Why Join Us

• Flexible scheduling options available to support work-life balance on a high-quality telemetry unit
• Opportunity for contract extensions within a well-established health system, with potential for long-term engagement