Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Willoughby, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel RN Medical/Surgical Position

Location: Willoughby, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Specialty

• Registered Nurse (RN) in Medical/Surgical
• Minimum Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for Medical/Surgical RN (typically 1+ years)

Employment Type

• Travel Nurse Contract

Required Certifications and Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support): American Heart Association only, required for clinical positions
• Permanent RN License: Valid permanent license required; temporary licenses not accepted
• License/Certificate Verification: Must be verified within 30 days of start and updated every 2 years with RN license renewal

Required Immunizations and Health Screenings

• COVID-19 Vaccine: Preferred but not required
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Positive titers within last 15 years required; booster protocol applies if low titer
• Varicella: Positive titers within last 15 years required; booster protocol applies if low titer
• Hepatitis B: Proof of full series or partial series with signed declination form accepted; positive titers accepted within 15 years
• Tdap: Vaccination within last 10 years required; no declinations accepted
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (October-March); declination requires mask-wearing and completion of specific forms
• 2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Negative test within last 6 months required; if positive, clear chest x-ray and current TB questionnaire required
• Positive PPD: Requires clear chest x-ray and annual TB questionnaire; chest x-rays valid for 5 years
• Fit Test: Completed within 1 year of start, cannot be done onsite

Background and Employment Verification

• Criminal Background Check: Must include Social Security Trace, County searches for last 7 years, National Criminal Sweep including Sex Offender registry; valid within 6 months
• Ohio Fingerprints: Required for Ohio residents (5+ years or less than 5 years with FBI check); attestation allowed for pending results
• Employment Verification: Verification of employment within last 5 years through third-party; attestations not allowed
• Education Verification: Highest level of education verified through third-party; international equivalency required if applicable
• Social Security Trace: To be completed within 1 year if not included in background check
• National Database Criminal Background Check: Required for Ohio residents to meet fingerprint requirements

Additional Compliance and Testing

• Drug Screen: 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start; instant drug screens not accepted
• 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
• Physical/Health Statement: Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year stating ability to work without restrictions
• UHS Skills Checklist: Clinical skill-specific checklist completed within 1 year prior to start (initial hire only)
• UHS Module Completion Certificate: Completion of required safety and compliance training modules prior to clearance; renewal annually

Documentation Required for Submission

• Resume (Education and Work History)
• Two Professional References (within last 2 years)
• Job Application (agency form)
• Employment History Form for University Hospitals (if applicable)
• Driver’s License or State ID (non-expired)
• UHS Badge Photo (headshot, shoulders up, plain background, JPEG)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• All attestations are generally not allowed unless specifically stated.
• Temporary licenses are not accepted; permanent RN license required.
• Some immunization boosters have specific timing and documentation requirements.
• Flu vaccine declination requires mask-wearing and completion of specific forms.

This position requires thorough compliance with licensure, immunization, background checks, and competency verification to meet the healthcare facility’s standards.