Pediatric OR Registered Nurse
Akron, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Pediatric OR Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Akron, Ohio
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts of 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM), 36 hours per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Pediatric Operating Room Registered Nurse needed for a travel/contract assignment.
• Occasional weekend coverage required.
• This is a Magnet-designated facility requiring a BSN degree.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience working in a Pediatric Operating Room.
• Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
• Experience working with pediatric patients.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of clinical practice in an acute care setting, preferably in pediatrics or a similar area.
• Pediatric experience specifically required for this role.

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs)
• Unit-specific competency exam (updated annually)
• Core Competency Parts I, II, and III (updated annually)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (updated annually)

Background & Screening Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including SSN trace, counties lived/worked, statewide, national criminal, nationwide sex offender, FACIS Level 3, OFAC, and education verification.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required and must be updated annually or after breaks in service over 30 days.
• Ohio BCI and FBI fingerprinting required within 1 month of start and updated annually. Reprints required if candidate has lived/worked outside Ohio since last fingerprinting.
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; new screen required after breaks in service over 30 days.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start, updated annually.
• Tdap immunization within 10 years of start.
• Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or TSPOT) within 12 months; if positive, chest X-ray required (valid within 5 years).
• Immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
• Hepatitis B: proof of vaccine series, titer, or signed declination.
• Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Nov 15 – May 31). Medical exemptions require additional facility-specific documentation signed by a licensed provider.

Documentation & Compliance

• Must carry a valid government-issued photo ID while on assignment.
• Education verification or diploma/transcript required.
• Two positive professional references, including at least one from the most recent employer, addressing relevant pediatric acute care experience.
• Employment application must include 3 years of prior work history with at least 2 years in acute care and similar clinical area.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, updated annually.
• Must sign facility-specific agreements including computer security, HIPAA/confidentiality, and float policy for pediatric and ICU areas.
• Completion of Ohio-specific fingerprint clearance attestation and other state-required documents.

Preferred Certifications (Not Required)

• CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) for PICU and ER
• PCAR (Pediatric Care After Resuscitation) for PICU

Additional Notes

• This position requires working in a pediatric OR setting with a focus on pediatric patient care.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

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