Travel Critical Care RN (Cardiac)
Beachwood, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Critical Care (Travel)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Specialty: RN Critical Care
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• This position is an extension of a current travel nurse contract.
• Cardiac-trained RN skills are required to support ongoing open heart orientation.
• The facility has a significant RN vacancy rate (~35.7%).
• Virtual nursing support is also part of the staffing model.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association only, required for clinical positions.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – American Heart Association only.
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification.
• Permanent RN License – Primary source verification required within 30 days of start; temporary licenses not accepted.
• Ohio Fingerprints – BCI&I check and FCRA-compliant national criminal background check required (different requirements if living in Ohio less than 5 years).

Required Health & Immunization Credentials

• COVID-19 Vaccine – Proof preferred but not required; medical or religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation.
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – Positive titers within last 15 years required; booster protocol applies if low titers.
• Varicella – Positive titers within last 15 years required; booster protocol applies if low titers.
• Hepatitis B – Proof of full series, partial series with declination, or positive titers within 15 years accepted.
• Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) – Proof of vaccination within past 10 years required; no declinations accepted.
• Influenza Vaccine – Required during flu season (Oct-Mar) or approved medical/religious exemption.
• 2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) – Negative test within last 6 months required; if positive, clear chest x-ray and TB questionnaire needed.
• Fit Test – Completed within 1 year of start, specific mask types accepted.
• Physical/Health Statement – Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year stating ability to work without restrictions.

Professional & Compliance Requirements

• UHS I-9 Attestation – Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Social Security Trace – If not included in background check, to be completed within 1 year of start.
• National Criminal Background Check – Including SSN trace, county searches, and NSO; must be within 6 months of start.
• OIG Exclusion Search – Completed within 6 months prior to start; only required once upon initial hire.
• SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC Clearance – Completed within 6 months prior to start; only required once upon initial hire.
• Drug Screen – 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start; instant drug screens not accepted.
• Education Verification – Highest level of education verified; international education requires equivalency documentation.
• Employment Verification – Verification of employment within last 5 years through third-party; attestations not allowed.
• Competency Exams – Must score at least 80% on relevant department exams within 1 year prior to start.
• Core Competencies – HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics completed within 1 year prior to start; 80% passing score required.
• Skills Checklist – Clinical skill-specific checklist completed within 1 year prior to start (initial hire only).
• UHS Module Completion Certificate – Safety and compliance training modules must be completed prior to clearance.
• Badge Photo – Professional headshot required.
• Driver’s License/State ID – Non-expired ID required for submission.
• Submission Packet – Resume including education and work history, 2 professional references within last 2 years, and completed job application required.

Notes

• Attestations are generally not accepted except for fingerprinting pending results with proper documentation.
• Many requirements must be current within 6 months to 1 year of start date.
• Some immunization boosters have specific timing and documentation requirements.
• This role supports critical care cardiac patients and requires specialized training and certifications.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel RN Critical Care position in Ohio.