Emergency Room RN
Cleveland, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Room

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Job Description

• Provide safe, efficient, age-specific nursing care using the nursing process to help patients and families attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health.
• Deliver relationship-based nursing care with effective communication and collaboration to optimize patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate technical skills and safe practice in care delivery.
• Use a variety of technical equipment (e.g., stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers, electronic monitoring devices) to meet patient needs and prescribed therapies.
• Handle Protected Health Information (PHI) as part of regular responsibilities.
• Contribute to professional nursing practice and self-development.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• Minimum of 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Certifications and Health Requirements

• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (as applicable).
• Immunizations and Health Screenings:

  • MMR: Positive titers within last 15 years or booster protocol.
  • Varicella: Positive titers within last 15 years or booster protocol.
  • Tdap: Vaccination within last 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • Hepatitis B: Proof of full series, partial series with declination, or positive titers within 15 years.
  • Influenza vaccine: Recommended during flu season (October–March); mask and declination forms required if declined.
  • Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA within last 6 months; if positive, clear chest X-ray and annual TB questionnaire required.
• Fit test for N95 respirators completed within 1 year (specific approved models listed).
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start, confirming ability to work without restrictions.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 6 months, including Social Security trace, county searches (7 years), national sex offender registry, and OIG exclusion check.
• Ohio fingerprinting and FBI background checks as applicable based on residency duration.
• Drug screen within 60 days prior to start (10-panel, lab report required; instant screens not accepted).
• Education verification (highest level) and employment verification within last 5 years through third-party.
• Skills checklist completed within 1 year prior to start (clinical skills specific).
• Competency exam and core competencies completed within 1 year prior to start (minimum 80% passing score).
• Completion of required safety and compliance training modules prior to clearance; annual renewal required.
• Valid non-expired photo ID (driver’s license or state ID).
• Submission packet includes resume, professional references (within 2 years), job application, and employment history form.

Additional Information

• This role requires working in a fast-paced Emergency Room environment.
• Shift is approximately 12.5 hours, day shift.
• The assignment length is approximately 13 weeks.
• Candidates must be prepared to comply with all health, safety, and credentialing requirements prior to start.

This summary includes all relevant details for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this RN Emergency Room position in Ohio.