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Registered Nurse (ICU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Facility: ICU Unit, Night Shift (3x12 hour shifts, 7pm-7:30am)

Contract Length

13 weeks

Requirements

Minimum 18 months recent ICU experience
Minimum 18 months permanent experience in ICU specialty prior to travel assignments
Permanent Ohio nursing license or compact state license in hand
AHA BLS & ACLS certifications required
NIH Stroke Certification required
Pass ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate test during orientation (passing score required)

Certifications & Training

Mandatory:
- ACLS (AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI acceptable)
- BLS (AHA Instructor or Provider; RQI acceptable)
- NIH Stroke Certification (AHA, Apex, AACME, or Bluecloud only)
- Pass/Fail Testing (ECG & Medication) during orientation
- Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (annual)
- State License Verification (Primary Source within 30 days of start)
- NURSYS Verification within 30 days of start
Preferred/As Applicable:
- PALS (for PICU, Pediatric Stepdown, Pediatric OR)
- NRP (for L&D, OB/GYN, NICU)
- TNCC (preferred, not required for ER)
- Tech Cert Verification (CVOR, NBSTSA)
Complete all required online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)

Background Checks & Compliance

Background check required prior to start, updated annually and after breaks in service of 2+ months
Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start, updated annually
Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract; facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite
Education verification required for all candidates
References: 2 references from employment within 1 year of start, from Manager, Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or Director
Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care in a similar area

Health & Immunization Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (required for new candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later)
Fit Mask (3M N95 1860 small/regular or 1870+) fit test within 12 months, updated annually
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine every 10 years (religious/medical exemptions reviewed case-by-case; declinations not accepted)
Negative TB test (2-step PPD or QGold/TSPOT) or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
TB Questionnaire if history of positive TB, signed annually by provider
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer required; booster if negative/equivocal; exemptions reviewed case-by-case
Hepatitis B: Titer, series, or declination documentation required
Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; booster if negative/equivocal; exemptions reviewed case-by-case
Drug testing: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)
Seasonal Flu Vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/31 - 03/31); declinations not accepted

Additional Notes

Candidates must carry a government-issued photo ID during assignment
Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually
Candidates with gaps in employment longer than 6 months may have additional orientation/testing requirements
Modules and testing must be completed prior to clearance to start
Candidates must use legal name in onboarding systems
Facility accommodates latex allergies with notification

Shift Details

Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs licensed in Ohio or a compact state, with strong critical care skills and required certifications, ready to work night shifts in a high-acuity hospital ICU setting.