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

Travel RN Medical/Surgical Position

Location: Willoughby, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Experience

• Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for specialty (no lower value provided to override)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention of prior travel experience requirement)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (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

Immunizations & Health Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine: Preferred but not required
• MMR: 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, partial series, or signed declination form accepted; positive titers within 15 years accepted
• 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: Clear chest x-ray and annual TB questionnaire required; chest x-rays valid for 5 years
• Fit Test: Completed within 1 year of start; specific mask types accepted

Background & Verification Requirements

• Criminal Background Check: Must be completed within 6 months prior to start; includes Social Security Trace, County searches, National Criminal Sweep, and National Sex Offender check
• Ohio Fingerprints: Required for Ohio residents; includes BCI&I check and FBI fingerprint check depending on residency duration
• Education Verification: Highest level of education verified through third-party; international education requires equivalency documentation
• Employment Verification: Verification of employment within last 5 years through third-party; attestations not allowed
• Social Security Trace: Required if not included in background check, to be completed within 1 year of start
• OIG Search: To be completed within 6 months prior to start; attestations not allowed
• SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC Screening: To be completed within 6 months prior to start; attestations not allowed

Testing & Competency Requirements

• Drug Screen: 10-panel drug screen completed within 60 days of start; instant drug screens not accepted
• Competency Exam: Must score at least 80%; completed within 1 year prior to start
• Core Competencies: Includes HIPAA, Joint Commission-NPSG, OSHA topics; 80% passing score required; completed within 1 year prior to start
• Skills Checklist: Clinical skill-specific checklist completed within 1 year prior to start (initial hire only)

Additional Requirements

• Physical/Health Statement: Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year of start stating ability to work without restrictions
• UHS I-9 Attestation: Proof of eligibility to work required
• UHS Badge Photo: Recent headshot required
• Driver's License/State ID: Non-expired ID required
• Submission Packet: Resume, professional references (within last 2 years), job application, and employment history form required

Notes

• Attestations are generally not accepted unless specifically noted
• Some requirements are one-time upon initial hire, not annual
• Flu vaccine declination requires mask-wearing and completion of specific forms
• Background checks and fingerprinting have specific protocols depending on residency duration in Ohio

This position is suitable for experienced Medical/Surgical RNs who meet the above credentialing, immunization, and verification requirements and are available for a 13-week travel assignment in Ohio.