Travel Registered Nurse – Med-Surg Telemetry
Akron, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Akron, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

This is a travel/contract Registered Nurse position requiring compliance with extensive credentialing, certification, and health documentation standards. The assignment is with a major healthcare system in Ohio.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; default to standard RN requirements (minimum 2 years clinical practice in acute care setting as per employment application requirements).
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified as required.

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required for all candidates. Must be current at start.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for many clinical areas including ICU, Med/Surg, ER, etc. Must be current at start.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for PICU, Pediatric Stepdown, ERPediatric OR; preferred but not required for PACU.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required for Labor & Delivery, OB/GYN, and NICU.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Required for ER; preferred for other areas.
• State Nursing License: Primary source verification required within 30 days of start. License must be current and renewed if expiring within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS Verification: Required within 30 days of start.
• NIH Stroke Certification: Preferred for many units; must be current.
• Core Competency Training: Core Part I, II, and III required and must be updated annually.
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication): Required for bedside RNs except OR; completed onsite during orientation.

Background and Compliance Checks

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required and must be carried on assignment.
• Background check required prior to start, including FCRA compliant 7-year search, SSN trace, sex offender registry, education verification, and more. Must be updated annually or after breaks in service of 2+ months.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) required within 12 months of start and updated annually. Must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing. Fingerprints must be done under nursing-specific code (4723.09). Facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite. Candidates may start with results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start.
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen required within 12 months of start and updated annually. Instant drug screens not accepted.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including assessment of ability to perform essential job functions and Snellen eye exam (for candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later).
• Fit mask test (N95) required within 12 months of start and updated annually. PAPRs may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test (2-step PPD or QGold/TSPOT) or chest X-ray if history of positive TB, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster if negative/equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or declination documentation required
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster if negative/equivocal
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/31 - 03/31)
• TB Questionnaire required annually if history of positive TB.

Documentation and Onboarding

• Employment application must include at least 3 years prior work history with 2 years clinical practice in acute care setting relevant to assignment.
• Two professional references required from recent employment within 1 year, from supervisors or managers (co-worker references not accepted).
• Annual skills checklist and unit-specific competency exams required.
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start is mandatory. Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome and cannot be skipped.
• Photo for badge required for certain roles (e.g., OR Tech First Assistants).
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing required for all nursing positions except OR.
• Orientation and onboarding processes must be completed prior to clearance to start.

Additional Notes

• Candidates with gaps in employment longer than 40 days may need to update physical exam, chest X-ray, and eye exam.
• Candidates currently on assignment without a break do not need to update annual health documents.
• Facility accommodates latex allergies; notification required to ensure latex-free supplies.
• Fingerprinting and background checks must be kept current and compliant with facility policies.
• Pass/fail testing and competency exams are required to maintain clinical readiness.

This position requires strict adherence to credentialing, health, and compliance standards to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance. Candidates should be prepared for a thorough onboarding process and maintain all certifications and health documentation current throughout the assignment.