Critical Care Registered Nurse
Beachwood, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Critical Care (Cleveland, Ohio)

Job Details

• Specialty: RN Critical Care
• Location: Cleveland, Ohio
• Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Night Shift)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• BLS (American Heart Association)
• ACLS (American Heart Association)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Health and Immunization Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccine series or approved medical/religious exemption (preferred, not required).
• Positive MMR titers within the last 15 years or appropriate booster protocol.
• Positive Varicella titers within the last 15 years or appropriate booster protocol.
• Tdap vaccination within the last 10 years (no declinations accepted).
• Hepatitis B: Proof of full series, partial series with signed declination, or positive titer within 15 years.
• Annual 2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) with negative results within last 6 months. If positive, clear chest X-ray (valid for 5 years) and current TB questionnaire required.
• Fit test for approved respirators completed within 1 year prior to start and updated annually.
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start confirming ability to work without restrictions.
• Influenza vaccine proof required during flu season (October–March) or completion of specific masking and declination forms if declined.

Background and Compliance

• Criminal background check within 6 months prior to start, including Social Security trace, county searches for last 7 years, national criminal sweep, and sex offender registry. International background check required if not living in the U.S. for past 5 years.
• Ohio fingerprinting and FBI background checks as applicable based on residency duration. Attestation allowed if fingerprints pending, with documentation.
• Employment verification for the last 5 years through third-party verification (no attestations).
• Education verification through third-party; international education requires equivalency documentation.
• U.S. work eligibility verification (I-9 attestation or completed I-9 on file).
• OIG exclusion check, SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC screening within 6 months prior to start.
• Drug screen within 60 days prior to start covering a 10-panel drug test; instant drug screens and attestations not accepted. New drug screen required if break in assignment exceeds 60 days.
• Non-expired photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).

Skills and Competency

• Completion of a clinical skills checklist within 1 year prior to start (required once upon initial hire).
• Competency exam for relevant department with a minimum passing score of 80%, completed within 1 year prior to start.
• Completion of core competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics) with at least 80% passing score within 1 year prior to start.
• Completion of required safety and compliance training modules prior to clearance; renewal annually.

Submission Requirements

• Submission packet must include:

  • Resume (education and work history)
  • Two professional references from within the last 2 years
  • Completed job application form
  • Employment history form confirming previous employment at the health system (if applicable)
• Badge photo (headshot, shoulders up, plain background, JPEG format) required prior to onboarding.

This position requires a critical care registered nurse with night shift availability for a 13-week long-term assignment in Cleveland, Ohio. Candidates must meet comprehensive licensure, certification, health, background, and competency requirements prior to start.