ICU Registered Nurse
Ontario, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Ontario, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract (Part-Time)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Part-time ICU Registered Nurse position.
• Must be willing to float to other campuses' ICU units if census drops to maintain hours.
• Every Other Week (EOW) schedule required.
• Time off requests limited to no more than 7 days; missed shifts must be made up or coverage found.
• On-call travelers must return to the facility within 1 hour if called.
• Typical staffing ratio: 3:1.

Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent/consecutive ICU experience in a hospital/acute care setting required.
• Knowledge of medication scanning required.
• Certifications required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only

Required Documents & Compliance

• Proof of I9 or Attestation
• Government issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• Proof of E-Verify or Attestation
• 7-year Criminal Background Check (updated annually) including:

  • SSN Trace
  • National Criminal Search
  • National Sex Offender Check
  • OFAC
  • Education Verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (updated every contract renewal)
• OH BCI and FBI Fingerprint Attestation (updated annually)
• Education verification and license primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification for RNs within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Fit mask testing prior to start (specific mask types required)
• TDAP vaccination within 10 years or signed declination
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation required for flu season or approved exemption
• COVID exemption form required if seeking medical or religious exemption

Training & Onboarding Requirements

• Completion of online Healthstream modules by specified deadlines (modules must be completed onsite within first week)
• Review and sign facility-specific job descriptions and policies prior to start
• Completion of unit-specific competency exams and core training annually (must score 80% or higher)
• Skills check-offs during first week (e.g., Stat Strip Nova Glucometer, Aseptic Compounding - IV Medications)
• New employee orientation and sign-off forms required prior to start
• Respirator medical evaluation questionnaire required
• Attendance policy review and acknowledgment required

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Must be able to meet physical demands of the position.
• Must adhere to facility policies regarding masking during flu season if exemptions are approved.
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required.
• If previously worked with the facility, performance evaluations may be required.

This position is ideal for ICU Registered Nurses with at least 2 years of recent ICU experience, who are flexible with floating between campuses and able to comply with detailed onboarding and compliance requirements.