Med Surg Tele

Medical/Surgical Telemetry — Travel RN | Day Shift | Canton, OH

This 13-week day shift assignment places you on a Med/Surg Telemetry unit providing care for patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring alongside general medical and surgical management. Shifts run 3×12 hours, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM.

Clinical Scope

• Medical-surgical patient population with telemetry monitoring needs
• ECG rhythm recognition is assessed during orientation; passing score required
• High standards for cardiac assessment and medication safety competency

Schedule & Expectations

• Day shift: 3×12-hour shifts per week (07:00–19:30)
• Travelers are expected to work at least every other holiday

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months of permanent (non-travel) experience in Med/Surg Telemetry
• Permanent Ohio RN license or compact state license — must be in hand at time of submission
• Active BLS (AHA or American Red Cross) and ACLS required at submission
• NIHSS certification required prior to start
• Electronic health record experience required
• One supervisory reference (manager, ANM, or director) from the past 12 months required — co-worker references not accepted

Additional Requirements

• Background check review required; no open cases accepted; no license hits accepted
• BCI/FBI fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing
• Drug screen (10-panel) required within 12 months of start; updated annually
• COVID-19 and flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Pre-start orientation modules required (average 6–15 hours); 4 hours are billable

Contract Extensions

Continuous extensions are available up to 18 months, after which a 6-month break is required.