Travel Medical/Surgical RN
Cleveland, OH
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,122/weekOverview
- Start Date02/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Job Opportunity: Travel RN Medical/Surgical
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Job Details
- Every Other Week (EOW) / Every Other Holiday (EOH) required
- Intermittent charge nurse responsibilities may be required; charge training/shadowing is offered
Required Experience
- Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
- Minimum Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for Medical/Surgical RN (typically 1-2 years)
- Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)
Required Certifications & Licenses
- BLS (American Heart Association only) – Required for clinical positions
- Valid permanent RN license (no temporary licenses accepted)
- License/Certificate verification must be current and rerun 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 if low titer
- Varicella: Positive titers within last 15 years required; booster protocol if low titer
- Hepatitis B: Proof of full series or partial series with signed declination accepted; positive titers accepted within 15 years
- Tdap: Vaccination within last 10 years required; no declinations accepted
- Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct-Mar); declination requires mask-wearing and completion of specific forms
- Fit Test: Completed within 1 year prior to start
- TB Testing: 2-step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) with negative results within last 6 months; if positive, clear chest x-ray and current TB questionnaire required
Background & Verification Requirements
- Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, County searches, National Criminal Sweep, and Sex Offender check within 6 months prior to start
- Ohio fingerprinting and FBI fingerprint check depending on residency duration in Ohio
- Employment verification within last 5 years through third-party verification
- Education verification through third-party; international education requires equivalency documentation
- OIG Search and SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC verification within 6 months prior to start
- Drug screen (10-panel) within 60 days prior to start; no instant drug screens allowed
- I-9 attestation confirming eligibility to work in the U.S.
Competency & Training Requirements
- UHS Competency Exam: Must score at least 80%, completed within 1 year prior to start
- UHS Core Competencies: 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)
- Physical/Health Statement: Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to work without restrictions
- Completion of Non-Employee Required Safety and Compliance Training modules prior to clearance; annual renewal required
Additional Requirements
- Resume including education and work history
- Two professional references within last 2 years
- Job application and employment history form specific to the hospital system (submission packet)
- Recent badge photo (shoulders up, plain background, JPEG format)
- Non-expired photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
This position requires a well-prepared candidate who meets comprehensive clinical, health, and compliance standards to ensure patient safety and regulatory adherence.
Employer
Olaro
13 nurses recommend working with Olaro
Pros
Very friendly, extremely helpful and patient, explains the steps needed well and clearly. Very understanding and kind. Dave always made sure to keep in contact and help control my fears as I started my first travel assignment.
Cons
None.
Recommends working with Olaro

Olaro is a trusted partner in healthcare staffing, connecting nurses and allied healthprofessionals with opportunities nationwide. For over 35 years, we’ve helped cliniciansexpand their horizons by matching them with assignments that fit their lifestyle, careergoals, and personal ambitions.
At Olaro, we value your expertise and support your growth at every step. We offercompetitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and access to diverse clinical experiencesthat build your skills and open doors to new possibilities. With 24/7 support, streamlinedonboarding, and a team committed to your success, you’ll always have a proven guideby your side.
Whether you want to explore new locations, broaden your clinical experience, orachieve better work–life balance, Olaro provides the flexibility and support to help youthrive. Join us, and let’s shape the future of healthcare together.
Cleveland, OH
About
Cleveland, Ohio, is rich in culture, history and entertainment and a music lover's paradise. The city is most famously known as the home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It’s also home to the Cleveland Orchestra, which is widely considered one of the best in the world. The city boasts large Italian-American and Polish-American populations and all the culture and diversity they bring. Local attractions include the Playhouse Square theater district, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Cleveland is also home to three major league sports teams: the NFL's Browns, the MLB's Indians and the NBA’s Cavaliers. The city even has its own unique cuisine, featuring Polish-inspired favorites like the pierogi, Polish Boy and paczki.
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