NICU Registered Nurse
Mayfield Heights, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

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

Job Description

• Work in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Provide specialized nursing care for critically ill neonates

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 1.5 years of recent experience in Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nursing, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with neonate patients
• Current certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., Driver’s License or State ID) required and must be carried on assignment
• Background checks including:

  • FCRA-compliant 7-year search (SSN Trace, Counties, States, Nationwide, National Sex Offender, OFAC, FACIS Level 3)
  • Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
  • FBI and BCI fingerprinting within 12 months, updated annually (must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing)
• Education verification required (CGFNS documentation accepted as placeholder for international education)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including assessment of ability to safely perform job functions
• Fit mask test (3M N95 1860 or 1870+) within 12 months, updated annually; PAPRs require approval if needed due to facial hair exemptions
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray with annual questionnaire if history of positive TB
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with booster if titers negative/equivocal
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with booster if titers negative/equivocal
  • Annual flu vaccination documentation (no declinations accepted; exemptions require agency and facility approval)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start

Orientation and Training

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome; video must be watched before test)
• Medication and ECG competency exams during orientation with required passing scores (SafeMedicate 90%, ECG 80%)
• Modules and competency exams are not required for legacy candidates with less than 6 months gap between contracts at this facility
• Photo for badge may be required (shoulders up, head on, white background)

References and Work History

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

Additional Notes

• Candidates can start with fingerprinting results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start
• Candidates with a break in employment longer than 6 months may need to retake orientation modules and competency exams
• Facility accommodates latex allergies; notification required to ensure latex-free gloves are stocked
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity NICU setting with a reputable healthcare facility in Ohio, requiring strong neonatal nursing skills and compliance with rigorous credentialing and health standards.