Cardiac ICU RN
Cleveland, Ohio
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Cardiac ICU RN - Cleveland, Ohio

Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Registered Nurse specializing in Critical Care for Cardiac ICU patients.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Immunizations and Health Screenings:

  • MMR: Positive titers within last 15 years or appropriate booster protocol.
  • Varicella: Positive titers within last 15 years or appropriate booster protocol.
  • Hepatitis B: Proof of full series, partial series with signed declination, or positive titer within 15 years.
  • Tdap: Vaccination within last 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • Influenza Vaccine: Preferred during flu season (Oct-Mar); declination requires mask-wearing and completion of specific forms.
• Tuberculosis Testing:

  • 2-Step PPD or IGRA (QuantiFERON/TSPOT) within last 6 months, annual requirement. If positive, clear chest X-ray (valid for 5 years) and current TB questionnaire required.
• Fit Test: Annual respirator fit test completed within 1 year prior to start (specific approved mask models required).
• Physical Exam: Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year prior to start, confirming ability to work without restrictions.
• Drug Screen: 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start; instant drug screens not accepted. New screen required if break in assignment exceeds 60 days.

Professional and Compliance Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 6 months prior to start, including Social Security trace, county searches (last 7 years), national criminal sweep, and sex offender registry.
  • Ohio fingerprinting requirements based on residency duration:

    • ≥5 years: Ohio BCI&I check and FCRA-compliant national database check.
    • <5 years: Ohio BCI&I check and FBI fingerprint check (FCRA-compliant).
  • OIG exclusion check and SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC screening within 6 months prior to start.
• Employment and Education Verification:

  • Verification of highest education level through third party (international equivalency required if applicable).
  • Employment verification for last 5 years through third party (excluding agency employment).
• I-9 Verification: Completed and on file confirming eligibility to work.
• Skills and Competency:

  • Skills checklist specific to clinical area completed within 1 year prior to start (one-time requirement).
  • Competency exam with minimum 80% score within 1 year prior to start (one-time requirement).
  • Core competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics) with minimum 80% score within 1 year prior to start (one-time requirement).
• Photo ID: Non-expired government-issued photo ID required.
• Badge Photo: Headshot with plain background, shoulders up, JPEG format.
• Compliance Training: Completion of required safety and compliance training modules prior to clearance; annual renewal required.

Submission Requirements

• Resume including education and work history
• Two professional references from within the last 2 years
• Completed job application form (agency form)
• Employment history form confirming previous employment at the health system (if applicable)

Location

• Cleveland, Ohio

This position requires adherence to strict credentialing, health, and compliance standards to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance in a critical care cardiac environment.