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

Registered Nurse (ICU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Facility: ICU Unit, Night Shift (3x12 hour shifts, 7pm-7:30am)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Requirements

• Minimum 18 months recent ICU experience
• Minimum 18 months permanent experience in ICU specialty prior to travel assignments
• Permanent Ohio nursing license or compact state license in hand
• AHA BLS & ACLS certifications required
• NIH Stroke Certification required
• Pass ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate test during orientation (passing score required)

Certifications & Training

• Mandatory:

  • ACLS (AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI acceptable)
  • BLS (AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI acceptable)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (AHA, Apex, AACME, or Bluecloud only)
  • Pass/Fail Testing (ECG & Medication) during orientation
  • Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual)
  • State License Verification (Primary Source within 30 days of start)
  • NURSYS Verification within 30 days of start
• Preferred/As Applicable:

  • PALS (for PICU, Pediatric Stepdown, Pediatric OR)
  • NRP (for L&D, OB/GYN, NICU)
  • TNCC (preferred, not required for ER)
  • Tech Cert Verification (CVOR, NBSTSA)
• Complete all required online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)

Background Checks & Compliance

• Background check required prior to start, updated annually and after breaks in service of 2+ months
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract; facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite
• Education verification required for all candidates
• References: 2 references from employment within 1 year of start, from Manager, Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or Director
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care in a similar area

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (required for new candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later)
• Fit Mask (3M N95 1860 small/regular or 1870+) fit test within 12 months, updated annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine every 10 years (religious/medical exemptions reviewed case-by-case; declinations not accepted)
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD or QGold/TSPOT) or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• TB Questionnaire if history of positive TB, signed annually by provider
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer required; booster if negative/equivocal; exemptions reviewed case-by-case
• Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or declination documentation required
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; booster if negative/equivocal; exemptions reviewed case-by-case
• Drug testing: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/31 - 03/31); declinations not accepted

Additional Notes

• Candidates must carry a government-issued photo ID during assignment
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Candidates with gaps in employment longer than 6 months may have additional orientation/testing requirements
• Modules and testing must be completed prior to clearance to start
• Candidates must use legal name in onboarding systems
• Facility accommodates latex allergies with notification

Shift Details

• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs licensed in Ohio or a compact state, with strong critical care skills and required certifications, ready to work night shifts in a high-acuity hospital ICU setting.