Surgical RN
Chardon, OH
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgery

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Work schedule consists of 4 shifts per week, each 10 hours long (07:00 - 17:30).
• Includes 1 weekday on-call shift from the end of the shift until 7 AM the next day.
• Includes 1 weekend on-call shift (Saturday or Sunday) every 5 weeks.
• Must remain within 30 minutes of the hospital while on call.
• Facility is a Level 3 trauma center.

Required Qualifications

Licensure & Certifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• BLS issued by American Heart Association.
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association.

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg experience.
• Med Surg experience within the last year.
• Operating Room (OR) experience.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccine series preferred but not required (medical or religious exemptions accepted).
• MMR: Positive titers within last 15 years required; booster protocol allowed if low titer.
• Varicella: Positive titers within last 15 years required; booster protocol allowed if low titer.
• Tdap vaccination within the last 10 years (no declinations accepted).
• Hepatitis B: Proof of full series, partial series with signed declination, or positive titers within 15 years accepted.
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (October–March) or must complete masking and declination forms.
• 2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) with negative results within last 6 months; annual requirement. If positive, clear chest X-ray and current TB questionnaire required.
• Fit test for N95 respirators completed within 1 year prior to start; updated annually.
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start confirming ability to work without restrictions.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Completed I-9 or attestation confirming eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Ohio fingerprint background checks:

  • If resident in Ohio ≥5 years: Ohio BCI&I and FCRA-compliant national criminal background check.
  • If resident <5 years: Ohio BCI&I and FBI fingerprint check (FCRA-compliant).
  • Attestation allowed if fingerprints pending, with proof of completion.
• Criminal background check within 6 months prior to start, including social security trace and county searches for last 7 years, national sex offender search.
• OIG exclusion check within 6 months prior to start.
• SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC screening within 6 months prior to start.
• Drug screen within 60 days prior to start (10-panel, lab report required; instant screens not accepted). New screen required if break in assignment >60 days.
• Education verification through third-party; attestations not allowed.
• Employment verification for last 5 years through third-party; attestations not allowed.
• Skills checklist specific to clinical area completed within 1 year prior to start (one-time requirement).
• Competency exam with minimum 80% score within 1 year prior to start (one-time requirement).
• Core competencies exam with minimum 80% score within 1 year prior to start (one-time requirement).
• Completion of required safety and compliance training modules prior to clearance; renewal annually.
• Badge photo (headshot, shoulders up, plain background) required prior to start.
• Non-expired photo ID (driver’s license or state ID) required.

Submission Requirements

• Resume including education and work history.
• Two professional references from within the last 2 years.
• Completed job application form.
• Employment history form confirming previous employment at the hospital system (if applicable).

This position requires a dedicated RN with surgery experience, able to work extended shifts with on-call responsibilities, and meet comprehensive health, licensure, and background verification standards.