Medical/Surgical RN
Willoughby, Ohio
West Medical Center

Travel RN Medical/Surgical Job Opportunity

Location: Willoughby, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
• Employment Type: Travel

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association only) – Required for clinical positions
• Valid Permanent RN License – Temporary licenses not accepted; must be verified within 30 days of start and updated every 2 years with license renewal
• MMR – Positive titers within last 15 years; booster protocol applies if low titer
• Varicella – Positive titers within last 15 years; booster protocol applies if low titer
• Hepatitis B – Proof of full series, partial series with declination form, or positive titers within 15 years
• Tdap – Vaccination within last 10 years; no declinations accepted
• Influenza Vaccine – Required during flu season (Oct-Mar); declination requires mask-wearing and specific forms
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) – Negative test within last 6 months; if positive, clear chest x-ray and current TB questionnaire required
• Fit Test – Completed within 1 year of start
• Physical/Health Statement – Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to work without restrictions

Background & Verification Requirements

• Criminal Background Check – Within 6 months, including Social Security Trace, County searches, National Sex Offender check
• Ohio Fingerprints – Required; different requirements depending on residency duration in Ohio
• Education Verification – Highest level verified through third-party; international education requires equivalency documentation
• Employment Verification – Verification of employment within last 5 years through third-party
• OIG Search – To be completed within 6 months prior to start
• SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC Screening – To be completed within 6 months prior to start
• Drug Screen – 10-panel urine drug screen within 60 days of start; instant drug screens not accepted
• Social Security Trace – If not included in background check, to be completed within 1 year of start
• National Database Criminal Background Check – For Ohio residents to meet fingerprint requirements

Competency & Training Requirements

• UHS Skills Checklist – Clinical skill-specific checklist completed within 1 year prior to start (initial hire only)
• UHS Competency Exam – Must score at least 80%, completed within 1 year prior to start (initial hire only)
• UHS Core Competencies – Includes HIPAA, Joint Commission-NPSG, OSHA topics; 80% passing score required, completed within 1 year prior to start (initial hire only)
• UHS Module Completion Certificate – Completion of required safety and compliance training modules prior to clearance; renewal annually

Additional Requirements

• Driver's License/State ID – Non-expired, required for submission
• UHS Badge Photo – Recent headshot required
• Submission Packet – Resume, 2 professional references (within last 2 years), job application, and employment history form required

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for RN Medical/Surgical roles (typically 1+ years)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention of prior travel experience requirement)

Summary

This is a 13-week travel RN Medical/Surgical position in Ohio requiring a valid permanent RN license, multiple immunizations and health screenings, comprehensive background checks, and completion of competency exams and training modules. Candidates must meet strict verification and compliance standards and provide all required documentation prior to onboarding.