CVOR Registered Nurse
Akron, Ohio
Akron General Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Akron, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years clinical practice in acute care setting based on employment application requirements.

Licensure & Certifications

• State License: Primary source verification within 30 days of start. License must be current; renew if expiring within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS Verification: Required within 30 days of start.
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required for all candidates. Must be current at start.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for many specialties including Med/Surg, ICU, ER, etc. Must be current at start.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for PICU, Pediatric Stepdown, Pediatric OR; preferred but not required for PACU.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required for Labor & Delivery, OB/GYN, NICU.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Required for ER; preferred for other areas.
• NIH Stroke Certification: Preferred for many units including ICU, Neuro ICU, ER, Telemetry, etc. Must be current.
• CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room): Preferred but not required for RNFAs.
• Tech Certifications: Required for CVOR and similar specialties.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required and must be carried on assignment.
• Background check required prior to start, including FCRA compliant 7-year search, education verification, and fingerprinting.
• Fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing and results updated annually. Facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Education verification required for all candidates.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam. Must confirm ability to safely perform job functions.
• Fit mask test (N95) required within 12 months and updated annually. PAPRs approved case-by-case.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually. Instant drug screens not accepted.
• Eye exam required within 1 year for new candidates signing after 4/11/2025.

Documentation & Onboarding

• Employment application must include at least 3 years prior work history with 2 years clinical practice in acute care or similar area.
• Two professional references required from recent employment within 1 year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).
• Annual skills checklist and unit-specific competency exams required.
• Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication dosing required onsite during orientation (except OR nurses).
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start is mandatory. Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone.
• Photo for badge required for certain roles (e.g., OR Tech First Assistants).

Additional Notes

• Candidates can start with fingerprinting results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start.
• Physical exam and eye exam do not need to be updated annually if currently on assignment without a break in employment.
• For return candidates with a gap less than or equal to 40 days, some health documents may not need to be updated.
• Religious and medical exemptions for vaccines are reviewed on a case-by-case basis; declinations are not accepted.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This position offers a travel/contract opportunity for Registered Nurses in Akron, Ohio, with a 13-week contract length. Candidates must meet comprehensive licensure, certification, health, and compliance requirements to be eligible.