Critical Care RN (Cardiac Recovery & CRRT)
Cleveland, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: RN Critical Care (Travel)

Location: Parma, Ohio
Facility: Parma Medical Center, University Hospitals

Position Details

• Specialty: RN Critical Care
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 12 months
• Schedule: Full-time, every other weekend and every other holiday
• Preferred Experience: Open Heart Surgery Recovery, IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump), and CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – American Heart Association only
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Permanent RN License – Primary source verification required within 30 days of start; temporary licenses not accepted
• UHS Ohio Fingerprints – Ohio BCI&I check and FCRA-compliant national criminal background check (requirements vary based on residency duration in Ohio)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – Positive titers within last 15 years or appropriate booster protocol
• Varicella – Positive titers within last 15 years or appropriate booster protocol
• Hepatitis B – Proof of full series, partial series with declination, or positive titers within 15 years
• Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) – Proof of vaccination within past 10 years (declinations not accepted)
• 2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/TSPOT) – Negative results within last 6 months; annual requirement
• Fit Test – Completed within 1 year of start (specific approved mask models)
• Physical/Health Statement – Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year, stating ability to work without restrictions
• Influenza Vaccine – Proof of vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (preferred, not required)
• COVID-19 Vaccine – Proof or approved exemption (preferred, not required)
• Positive PPD – If applicable, negative chest x-ray within 5 years and current TB questionnaire

Professional & Employment Verification

• Education Verification – Highest level of education verified; international education requires equivalency documentation
• Employment Verification – Verification of employment within last 5 years through third-party verification
• Criminal Background Check – Completed within 6 months prior to start, including SSN trace, county searches, and national criminal sweep
• OIG Search – Completed within 6 months prior to start
• SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC Screening – Completed within 6 months prior to start
• Social Security Trace and NSO – If not included in background check, must be completed within specified timeframes
• Drug Screen – 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start; instant drug screens not accepted

Competency & Training Requirements

• UHS Competency Exam – Must score at least 80%, completed within 1 year prior to start
• UHS Core Competencies – Includes HIPAA, Joint Commission-NPSG, OSHA topics; 80% passing score required, completed within 1 year prior to start
• UHS Skills Checklist – Clinical skill-specific checklist completed within 1 year prior to start (initial hire only)
• UHS Module Completion Certificate – Safety and compliance training modules to be completed prior to clearance
• UHS Submission Packet – Resume including education and work history, 2 professional references within last 2 years, and completed job application (agency form)
• UHS Badge Photo – Professional headshot (shoulders up, plain background, JPEG format)

Additional Notes

• Temporary licenses are not accepted; must have a valid permanent RN license.
• Attestations are generally not accepted for licenses, education, employment, and background checks.
• Background checks and screenings must be current and compliant with UHS and Ohio state requirements.
• Some immunization boosters require specific timing and documentation protocols.
• Physical exam must confirm ability to work without restrictions.

This position is ideal for experienced critical care RNs with relevant cardiac and renal support experience seeking a travel assignment in a reputable hospital system.