Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry - 26-10472

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry

Location: Ohio — Cleveland, Akron, Mayfield Heights, Garfield Heights, and Warrensville Heights
Contract: 13–20 weeks
Schedule: 36 hours per week

• Straight Days: 3×12
• Straight Nights: 3×12
• Rotating Days/Nights: 3 days and 3 nights on a 72-hour schedule

Pay Package

Travelers: $58–$72/hour gross, based on shift flexibility and location
Locals: $45–$50/hour

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to provide care in Med/Surg Telemetry settings. The RN will care for patients requiring medical-surgical nursing services and continuous cardiac monitoring while collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Requirements

• Minimum 18 months of recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience .
• Minimum 18 months of combined permanent experience in the specialty being applied for.
• Active Ohio RN license or compact-state RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certification from AHA or American Red Cross required.
• NIHSS certification required.
• Recent Epic experience required.
• One recent professional reference from a Manager, ANM, Supervisor, or Director in the applicable specialty is required.
• Must successfully complete required ECG rhythm recognition and SafeMedicate assessments during orientation.
• Must work at least every other holiday during the assignment.
• Flu vaccination exemptions are limited to approved medical or religious exemptions .
• COVID-19 vaccination exemptions are limited to approved medical or religious exemptions .

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to Med/Surg Telemetry patients.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize changes in patient condition.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and document patient status.
• Administer medications and treatments according to orders and established protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical records using Epic.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and ongoing care.
• Follow infection control, patient safety, and facility policies.
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.