Travel
Med Surg Tele
Canton, OH
Medical-Surgical Telemetry | Night Shift | Canton, OH
This 13-week travel contract places you on a Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit in Canton, Ohio, working nights: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week. The unit manages a mixed acuity population requiring continuous cardiac monitoring, ECG rhythm interpretation, and telemetry-driven clinical decision-making.
Shift & Schedule
- Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM | 3×12-hour shifts
- Must be available to work at least every other holiday
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 12 months of permanent (non-travel) experience in Med-Surg Telemetry
- Active permanent Ohio RN license or compact license — must be in hand at time of submission
- Active BLS (AHA or American Red Cross) and ACLS required
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification must be obtained prior to start
- Experience with an electronic health record system required
Assessments
- ECG rhythm recognition test and medication safety assessment completed during orientation; a passing score is required (maximum two attempts)
Additional Requirements
- COVID-19 and influenza vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
- Background check required; no open cases accepted; no license hits accepted
- BCI/FBI fingerprint clearance must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing
- Candidates may extend up to 18 months; a 6-month break is required thereafter
- Pre-start online modules required (average 6–15 hours); a portion is completed on paid time
A manager, ANM, supervisor, or director reference from your specialty is strongly recommended and may be requested prior to placement.
