Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Cleveland, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Shift: Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), 3 shifts per week (36 hours/week)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in the Emergency Room (ER) setting.
• Night shift coverage required.
• Must work at least every other holiday.
• Orientation includes passing an ECG rhythm recognition test and a medication administration exam (SafeMedicate).

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Minimum 1.5 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, with ED experience within the last year.
• Current certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Licensure & Certifications

• Primary source verification of RN license required within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start.
• Certifications must be current and renewed if expiring within 30 days of start.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to perform essential job functions.
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months of start, updated annually.
• Immunizations and documentation required:

  • Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (annual updates required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titers with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B – titer, series, or declination accepted with agency-approved exemptions
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required annually (no declinations accepted)
• 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.

Background & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment.
• Comprehensive background check required prior to start, including:

  • FCRA-compliant 7-year search (SSN trace, counties, states, nationwide, sex offender registry, OFAC, FACIS Level 3, education verification)
  • Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start, updated annually. Must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract.
• Candidates may start with fingerprint results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start.
• References: 2 professional references from employment within 1 year, from manager/supervisor/charge nurse/director (co-worker references not accepted).

Orientation & Onboarding

• Completion of online training modules prior to start is mandatory. Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone.
• Modules include facility-specific training and must be completed before badge pickup and clearance to start.
• Candidates with a break in employment longer than 6 months at this facility must re-complete modules.
• Candidates transitioning between campuses without a break do not require re-orientation.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to complete all required documentation and certifications prior to start.
• Candidates with name changes must have consistent legal names across all documents.
• Physical accommodations available for latex allergies; notification required.
• Religious and medical exemptions for vaccines and fit mask are accepted but require agency approval and facility review.

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity in a high-acuity ER environment with comprehensive support for compliance and onboarding.