Operating Room Registered Nurse
Akron, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Akron, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 18 months recent or prior experience in the specialty (Registered Nurse).
• Circulating experience required.
• Must have 18 months permanent or prior experience before travel assignment.
• One recent reference from a manager, ANM, supervisor, or director in the specialty is required for submission.

Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required.

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required for all candidates. Must be current or renewed if expiring within 30 days of start.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for multiple specialties including Med/Surg, ICU, ER, etc. Must be current or renewed if expiring within 30 days of start.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for PICU, Pediatric Stepdown, ERPediatric OR; preferred but not required for PACU.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required for L&D, OB/GYN, and NICU.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Required for ER; preferred for other areas.
• State License Verification: Primary source verification within 30 days of start for new and extension contracts. License must be renewed if expiring within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS Verification: Required within 30 days of start for new and extension contracts.
• NIH Stroke Certification: Preferred but not required for some units; must be renewed annually.
• Pass/Fail Testing (ECG & Medication): Required for all bedside RNs (except OR RNs) during orientation.

Required Competencies and Exams

• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable.
• Core Part I, II, III training required and must be updated annually.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required annually.
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing required for all nursing positions except OR.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start, including assessment of ability to perform essential job functions and Snellen eye exam (for candidates signing after 4/11/2025).
• Fit Mask: Required within 12 months of start and updated annually (3M N95 masks).
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Vaccine required every 10 years.
• Negative TB or Chest X-Ray: True 2-Step PPD or equivalent within 12 months, updated annually.
• TB Questionnaire: Required annually if history of positive TB.
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer required; booster if titers negative or equivocal.
• Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or declination required.
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; booster if titers negative or equivocal.
• Drug Testing: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually. Instant drug screens not accepted.
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (10/31 - 03/31) or approved medical/religious exemption.

Background Checks and Compliance

• Background check required prior to start, including FCRA compliant 7-year search, education verification, and fingerprinting.
• Fingerprinting (BCI and FBI) must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract and results updated annually.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Education verification required for all candidates.

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID) required and must be carried on assignment.
• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate pass required during orientation.
• Traveler must work at least every other holiday.
• Photo for badge required for certain roles (e.g., OR Tech First Assistants).
• Completion of online training modules prior to start is mandatory; modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome.
• References: 2 references from employment within one year of start, from a manager, ANM, supervisor, charge nurse, or director. Co-worker references not accepted.
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care in a similar area.

Notes

• Candidates can start with fingerprinting results pending as long as fingerprinting is completed prior to start.
• Physical exam and eye exam do not need to be updated annually if currently on assignment without a break in employment.
• For return candidates with a gap of less than 40 days, some health documents may not need to be updated.
• Pass/fail testing and SafeMedicate prep materials are not required for legacy candidates with less than 6 months gap since last Cleveland Clinic contract.

This position is a travel/contract role requiring a Registered Nurse with at least 18 months of recent or prior experience, multiple certifications, health clearances, and compliance with facility-specific onboarding and testing protocols.