Cardiac Surgery ICU/CCU Registered Nurse
Mayfield Heights, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide nursing care in a Cardiac Surgery ICU (CSICU) / Coronary Care Unit (CCU) setting.
• Orientation required (32-40 hours), paid at 50% of base hourly rate.
• Must pass ECG rhythm recognition and SafeMedicate competency exams during orientation.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Minimum 1.5 years of Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Coronary Care Unit (CCU) settings.
• Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Knowledge and competency in NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required.
• Pass/Fail Testing (Medication & ECG) required at orientation with minimum passing scores (SafeMedicate 90%, ECG 80%).
• State RN license primary source verification within 30 days of start.
• Nursys verification within 30 days of start.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment.
• Comprehensive background check including FCRA-compliant 7-year search, education verification, and fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) required prior to start and updated annually.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract; facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite.
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted).

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to safely perform job functions.
• Fit mask test (3M N95 1860 or 1870+) within 12 months of start, updated annually.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required with official documentation:

  • Tdap (every 10 years, no declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 12 months or chest X-ray if past positive.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster if negative/equivocal.
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster if negative/equivocal.
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or declination with agency-approved exemptions.
  • Annual flu vaccination/documentation required (no declinations accepted; medical/religious exemptions must be approved).
• Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year of start.

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start is mandatory.
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; video content must be watched before testing.
• Orientation includes competency testing and safety manual acknowledgment.

References & Employment History

• Two professional references required from employment within the past year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).
• Employment application must include at least 3 years of prior work history with 2 years in acute care and similar clinical area.

Additional Notes

• Candidates with a break in service of 2 or more months must update background checks and immunizations accordingly.
• Candidates can start with fingerprinting results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start.
• Facility accommodates latex allergies; notification required to ensure latex-free gloves availability.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with strong CSICU/CCU backgrounds seeking a night shift travel contract in Ohio.