Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Cleveland, OH
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CVICU

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts only
• Shift Times: Day/Night rotating shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM / 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Shift rotation may be adjusted based on hospital operational needs
• Must work at least every other holiday

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 18 months permanent experience in CVICU specialty prior to travel assignments
• Recent 18 months CVICU experience required; travel experience accepted
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have permanent Ohio nursing license or compact state license in hand
• Required certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate pass required during orientation

Orientation & Testing

• Pass/fail ECG and medication testing completed onsite during orientation
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start is mandatory
• SafeMedicate preparation materials provided for exam preparation

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually

Background & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment
• Background check required prior to start, including:

  • FCRA compliant 7-year search
  • SSN trace, counties, states, nationwide, sex offender registry, OFAC, FACIS Level 3, education verification
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months, updated annually
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract; facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite

Documentation & History

• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar specialty
• Two professional references required from employment within one year of start (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)
• Annual skills checklist required
• State-specific fingerprint attestation required

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to complete all onboarding modules prior to clearance to start
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone
• Candidates with gaps greater than 6 months between Cleveland Clinic assignments may need to re-complete modules and orientation
• Facility accommodates latex allergies with notification

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a high-acuity CVICU setting with a reputable healthcare system in Ohio.