Medical/Surgical RN
Cleveland, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical (Travel)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Facility: Cleveland Medical Center
Hospital System: University Hospitals
Contract Length: 12 months

Job Description

• Provide care to adult medical/surgical inpatients, including orthopaedic, neuro-surgery, and level 1 trauma patients.
• Focus on zero-harm, patient safety, and quality care.
• Enhance patient experience through pain management, proactive rounding, and bedside handoff.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association only) – Required for clinical positions.
• RN License – Valid permanent license required; temporary licenses not accepted. Must be verified within 30 days of start and updated every 2 years with license renewal.
• NIHSS Certification – Required.
• ACLS (American Heart Association only) – Optional but preferred.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• 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 with signed declination, or positive titers within 15 years accepted.
• Tdap: Proof of vaccination within past 10 years required; declinations not accepted.
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Preferred but not required; medical or religious exemptions accepted with approval.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct-Mar) or approved exemption.
• 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.
• Fit Test: Completed within 1 year of start, updated annually.

Background & Employment Verification

• Criminal Background Check: Must be completed within 6 months prior to start, including SSN trace, county searches, national criminal sweep, and NSO. Written summary required for any hits.
• Ohio Fingerprints: Required for all Ohio residents (BCI&I check and FCRA-compliant national database criminal background check). Attestation allowed if fingerprints pending.
• Social Security Trace: If not included in background check, must be completed within 1 year of start.
• National Database Criminal Background Check: Required for Ohio residents.
• Employment Verification: Verification of employment within last 5 years through third-party required; attestations not allowed.
• Education Verification: Highest level of education verified; international education requires equivalency documentation.
• UHS I-9 Attestation: Proof of eligibility to work required.

Testing & Competency Requirements

• UHS Competency Exam: Must score at least 80%, completed within 1 year prior to start.
• UHS Core Competencies: Includes HIPAA, Joint Commission-NPSG, OSHA topics; 80% passing score required, completed within 1 year prior to start.
• UHS Skills Checklist: Clinical skill-specific checklist required within 1 year prior to start (initial hire only).
• Physical/Health Statement: Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year stating ability to work without restrictions.
• Drug Screen: 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start; instant drug screens not accepted.

Additional Requirements

• UHS Submission Packet: Resume including education and work history, 2 professional references within last 2 years, and completed job application.
• Driver’s License/State ID: Non-expired photo ID required.
• UHS Badge Photo: Headshot photo required.
• UHS Module Completion Certificate: Completion of safety and compliance training modules prior to clearance.
• Positive PPD: If applicable, chest x-ray within 5 years and annual TB questionnaire required.

This position is ideal for RNs with medical/surgical experience seeking a travel assignment in a Level 1 trauma center with a focus on patient safety and quality care.