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Registered Nurse (OR RN) - Avon, Ohio

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Shift: Day shift, 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (7:00 AM - 5:30 PM), Monday-Saturday variable

Required Experience

Minimum of 18 months recent OR experience.
Must have 18 months permanent OR experience prior to travel.

Licensure & Certifications

Must have permanent Ohio nursing license or compact state license in hand.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate pass required during orientation.
Other certifications (not required for this role but relevant for other specialties):
- ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC (preferred but not required for OR).
State License verification and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start.

References & History

One recent reference from a manager, ANM, supervisor, or director in the specialty applying for is required (Charge RN references accepted).
Two references from employment within one year of start required (Manager, ANM, Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or Director).
Employment application must include 3 years prior work history, including at least 2 years of clinical practice in an acute care setting and similar area to assignment.

Work Requirements

Traveler must work at least every other holiday.
Pass fail ECG & medication testing completed onsite during orientation (not required for legacy candidates with less than 6 months gap between contracts).

Background Checks & Compliance

Background check required prior to start; must be 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 and updated annually.
Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract.
Candidates can start with fingerprinting results pending but must complete prior to start.

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 test (3M N95) within 12 months of start, updated annually.
Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine every 10 years.
Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months of start, updated annually.
Required immunizations or positive titers for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B
- Varicella
Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start, updated annually.
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/31 - 03/31).

Orientation & Training

Completion of online training modules prior to start is mandatory.
Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome.
SafeMedicate prep materials provided for orientation testing.
Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual and pass/fail testing required (except OR RNs).

Additional Notes

Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
Must have permanent Ohio or compact state license in hand before starting.
Must be able to work variable Monday-Saturday schedule.
Must be able to pass ECG rhythm recognition and SafeMedicate tests during orientation.
Must work at least every other holiday.