Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Garfield Heights, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Garfield Heights, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Behavioral Health RN for 7pm-7:30am shift
• Must have 18 months of recent behavioral health experience in an acute care setting (non-psychiatric facility)
• Must have 18 months permanent experience in short-term acute care hospital (non-psychiatric) before travel
• Responsibilities include milieu management, medication management, assessments, and documentation

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 1.5 years of Behavioral Health nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in an Acute Care setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Certifications & Training Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross (must be current)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required for many specialties but not specifically required for Behavioral Health
• Other certifications such as PALS, NRP, TNCC, CNOR, CHEMO, NIH Stroke Certification are not required for this role
• Completion of facility-specific onboarding modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)

Background & Health Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment
• Background check including FCRA compliant 7-year search, fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) within 12 months, updated annually
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract; candidates can start with results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including assessment of ability to safely perform job functions
• Fit mask test (3M N95) within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual updates)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (no declinations accepted) or approved medical/religious exemption
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually
• Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year of start

Documentation & Compliance

• Employment application with at least 3 years prior work history including 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar area
• Two professional references from within one year of start date (manager, supervisor, director, or charge nurse)
• State-specific fingerprint attestation for Ohio (BCI/FBI)
• Baseline competency exams (medication administration and ECG) required at orientation
• Physical and health documents must be current and compliant with facility policies

Additional Notes

• Candidates with gaps in employment longer than 30-40 days may need to update physical and eye exams
• Candidates must complete all onboarding modules prior to clearance to start
• Facility requires strict adherence to all listed requirements; no exceptions

This position is ideal for experienced Behavioral Health RNs with acute care background seeking a travel contract in Ohio.