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

Travel RN Medical/Surgical - Cleveland, Ohio

Job Overview

• Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
• Location: Cleveland, Ohio
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Unit Description:

  • Care for patients with advanced heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and complex cardiac conditions (e.g., electrolyte imbalanced dysrhythmias, tachy-brady syndromes).
  • Patients awaiting heart transplants and those with implantable devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators, or Ventricular Assistive Devices (VAD).
  • Care includes pre and post cardiac catheterization, ablation, and chemical cardioversion using Tikosyn.
  • Also serves as a backup location for hospitalist services, providing a broader medical-surgical nursing experience.

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for Medical/Surgical RN roles (typically 1-2 years minimum).
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention of prior travel experience required).

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association only) – Required for clinical positions
• Permanent RN License – Must be valid and permanent; temporary licenses not accepted
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – Positive titers within last 15 years or appropriate booster protocol
• Varicella – Positive titers within last 15 years or appropriate booster protocol
• Hepatitis B – Proof of full series, partial series with signed declination, or positive titers within 15 years
• Tdap – Vaccination within last 10 years; no declinations accepted
• Influenza Vaccine – Required during flu season (Oct-Mar); declination requires mask and specific forms
• 2-Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) – Negative test within last 6 months; if positive, clear chest x-ray and TB questionnaire required
• Fit Test – Completed within 1 year prior to start
• Physical/Health Statement – Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year, stating ability to work without restrictions

Background & Verification Requirements

• Criminal Background Check – Within 6 months, including Social Security Trace, County searches, National Sex Offender check
• Ohio Fingerprints – Required (BCI&I check and FBI fingerprint check depending on residency duration)
• Education Verification – Highest level verified through third-party; international education requires equivalency
• Employment Verification – Verification of employment within last 5 years through third-party
• OIG Search – To be completed within 6 months prior to start
• SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC Screening – To be completed within 6 months prior to start
• Drug Screen – 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start; instant drug screens not accepted
• UHS I-9 Attestation – Proof of 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 – Includes HIPAA, Joint Commission-NPSG, OSHA topics; 80% passing score required
• UHS Skills Checklist – Skill-specific checklist completed within 1 year prior to start (clinical only)
• UHS Module Completion Certificate – Completion of required safety and compliance training modules prior to clearance; annual renewal
• UHS Badge Photo – Required professional photo (JPEG)

Additional Requirements

• Submission Packet: Resume, 2 professional references (within last 2 years), job application, and UH employment history form
• Driver’s License/State ID: Non-expired, required for submission
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Preferred but not required
• Positive PPD with Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire: Optional if applicable
• Annual Negative PPD: If 2-step PPD not done within past year

This position offers a specialized medical-surgical travel nursing opportunity with a focus on advanced cardiac care in a tertiary care setting. Candidates must meet comprehensive credentialing, background, and competency requirements prior to onboarding.