Neuro ICU Critical Care RN
Cleveland, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel RN Critical Care - Neuro ICU

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Specialty: RN Critical Care (Neuro ICU)
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Unit Description

• 19-bed Neurosurgical ICU
• Patient population includes acute stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), seizures, and post-surgical patients
• Care involves invasive intracranial pressure monitoring, frequent neurological assessments, hemodynamic monitoring, and routine CT, MRI, and Angiography
• Patient assignment ratio: 2-3:1
• May require floating to other ICUs or Step-down units
• Position is a straight weekend night block (Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights)
• Neuro ICU experience required

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association only)
• ACLS (American Heart Association only)
• Valid permanent RN license (no temporary licenses accepted) with primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Current Fit Test (completed within 1 year)
• Proof of Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
• MMR immunity with titers or booster protocol as specified
• Varicella immunity with titers or booster protocol as specified
• Tdap vaccination within the last 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Influenza vaccine (required October-March) or approved medical/religious exemption with UH-specific forms
• 2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) test within last 6 months (annual requirement)
• Physical/Health Statement confirming ability to work without restrictions (completed within 1 year)

Background & Employment Verification

• UHS Ohio Fingerprints (BCI&I check) and FCRA-compliant National Database Criminal Background Check
• UHS Criminal Background Check (within 6 months) including Social Security Trace and County searches for last 7 years
• UHS Education Verification (highest level of education verified through third party)
• UHS Employment Verification (within last 5 years, third-party verified)
• UHS OIG Search (within 6 months)
• UHS SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC clearance (within 6 months)
• UHS Social Security Trace (if not included in background check)
• UHS NSO (if not included in background check)
• UHS National Database Criminal Background Check (for Ohio residents)

Testing & Competency Requirements

• UHS Competency Exam (department-specific, minimum 80% score, within 1 year)
• UHS Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics, minimum 80% score, within 1 year)
• UHS Skills Checklist (clinical skill-specific, within 1 year prior to start)
• UHS Drug Screen (10-panel, within 60 days of start, no instant tests)

Additional Requirements

• UHS I-9 Attestation confirming eligibility to work in the U.S.
• UHS Badge Photo (headshot, shoulders up, plain background)
• Submission Packet including resume, professional references (within last 2 years), job application, and UH Employment History Form
• Non-expired Driver’s License or State ID (required for submission)
• Completion of “Non Employee Required Safety and Compliance Training” modules prior to clearance (annual renewal)

Notes

• Attestations are generally not accepted for licenses, education, employment, background checks, and competency exams; primary source verification or third-party verification is required.
• Temporary licenses are not accepted; permanent RN license required.
• Position requires weekend night shifts only.
• Floating to other units may be required.
• Compliance with all vaccination and health screening requirements is mandatory.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced Neuro ICU RNs seeking a weekend night travel assignment in a high-acuity neurosurgical ICU setting.