Travel Critical Care RN
Willoughby, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Critical Care (Travel)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night Shift, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
• Schedule: Every other weekend and holiday rotation
• Floating Requirement: All inpatient areas including Stepdown and Med/Surg
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:4

Required Experience

• Specialty: RN Critical Care
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year critical care experience (default to typical travel RN requirements)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified as required

Certifications & Licenses (Required)

• BLS (American Heart Association only)
• ACLS (American Heart Association only)
• Valid permanent RN license (no temporary licenses accepted)
• NIHSS Certification
• Ohio Fingerprints (BCI&I check) and FCRA-compliant National Database Criminal background check
• UHS I-9 Attestation (proof of eligibility to work)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine (preferred, not required)
• MMR (Positive titers within last 15 years or approved booster protocol)
• Varicella (Positive titers within last 15 years or approved booster protocol)
• Hepatitis B (proof of full series, partial series with declination, or positive titers)
• Tdap vaccination within last 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Influenza Vaccine (required during flu season Oct-Mar; declination requires mask and specific forms)
• Fit Test (completed within 1 year prior to start)
• 2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/TSPOT) with negative reads within last 6 months (annual requirement)
• Positive PPD requires clear chest x-ray and current TB questionnaire (chest x-rays valid for 5 years)
• Physical/Health Statement confirming ability to work without restrictions (completed within 1 year prior to start)

Background & Verification Requirements

• Criminal Background Check (within 6 months, including Social Security Trace and County searches for last 7 years, National Sex Offender check)
• OIG Search (within 6 months prior to start)
• SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC clearance (within 6 months prior to start)
• Employment Verification (within 5 years, third-party verified)
• Education Verification (highest level, third-party verified; international equivalency required if applicable)
• 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 (minimum 80% score, completed within 1 year prior to start)
• UHS Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission-NPSG, OSHA topics; 80% passing score, completed within 1 year prior to start)
• UHS Skills Checklist (clinical skills specific, completed within 1 year prior to start)
• UHS Drug Screen (10-panel, completed within 60 days prior to start; instant drug screens not accepted)

Additional Requirements

• Resume including education and work history
• Two professional references within last 2 years
• Job application and employment history form specific to the hospital system
• UHS Badge Photo (headshot, shoulders up, plain background, JPEG format)
• Non-expired photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Completion of “Non Employee Required Safety and Compliance Training” modules prior to clearance (annual renewal)

Summary

This is a 12-week travel RN Critical Care position in Cleveland, Ohio, requiring night shift availability with floating responsibilities across inpatient units. Candidates must hold current BLS and ACLS certifications, a valid permanent RN license, and meet extensive health, immunization, background, and competency requirements. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.