Dialysis Registered Nurse
Cleveland, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM or 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM)
• Schedule: On-call rotation and every other weekend required
• Specialty: Dialysis (In-Center Hemodialysis - IHD)
• Experience Required: Minimum 18 months recent permanent Dialysis experience prior to travel
• Licensure: Must have permanent Ohio nursing license or compact state license in hand
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross
• References: One recent reference from a manager, ANM, supervisor, or director in the specialty is required for submission

Clinical Information

• Provides hemodialysis services in dialysis unit and bedside ICU patients (no CRRT therapy)
• Connects and disconnects patients from peritoneal dialysis treatment
• Primarily uses Fresenius dialysis machines with full orientation provided
• Does not use PIRRT or Tablo machines

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID) required and must be carried on assignment
• Background checks including FCRA compliant 7-year search, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) with specific nursing code (4723.09)
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract and updated annually
• Education verification required for all candidates
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (required for new candidates signing after 4/11/2025)
• Fit mask (N95) fit testing within 12 months and updated annually
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tdap every 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella vaccinations or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• Drug testing: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)

Competency & Training Requirements

• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication administration during orientation (not required for legacy candidates with less than 6-month gap between contracts)
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual and pass/fail testing
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable

Employment History & References

• Application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar specialty
• Two references required from employment within one year of start, from a manager, ANM, supervisor, charge nurse, or director (co-worker references not accepted)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Candidates must be prepared for on-call and weekend shifts
• No CRRT or PIRRT responsibilities; focus on IHD and peritoneal dialysis
• Full orientation to dialysis machines provided

This position is ideal for experienced dialysis RNs with strong acute care backgrounds and current Ohio licensure, seeking a 13-week travel assignment with a reputable healthcare system.