Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Willoughby, Ohio
West Medical Center

Travel RN Medical/Surgical Job - Willoughby, Ohio

Position Details

• Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
• Location: Willoughby, Ohio
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Experience

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

Required Certifications and Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association)
• Valid Permanent RN License (no temporary licenses accepted; must be verified within 30 days of start and updated every 2 years)
• Driver's License/State ID (non-expired, required for submission)

Immunizations and Health Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine: Preferred but not required; medical or religious exemptions accepted.
• MMR: Positive titers within last 15 years required; booster protocol if low titer.
• Varicella: Positive titers within last 15 years required; booster protocol if low titer.
• Hepatitis B: Proof of full series, partial series, or signed declination accepted.
• Tdap: Vaccination within last 10 years required; no declinations accepted.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (October-March); declination requires mask-wearing and completion of specific forms.
• 2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Negative test within last 6 months required; if positive, clear chest x-ray and TB questionnaire required.
• Positive PPD: 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 stating ability to work without restrictions.

Background and Verification Requirements

• Criminal Background Check: Within 6 months, including Social Security Trace, County searches, National Criminal Sweep, and Sex Offender check.
• Ohio Fingerprints: Required (BCI&I check and FBI fingerprint check depending on residency duration).
• Education Verification: Highest level of education verified through third-party; international education requires equivalency.
• 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 Verification: To be completed within 6 months prior to start.
• Social Security Trace: If not included in background check, to be completed within 1 year.
• National Database Criminal Background Check: For Ohio residents to meet fingerprint requirements.

Testing and Competency

• Drug Screen: 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start; instant drug screens not accepted.
• Competency Exam: Must score at least 80%, completed within 1 year prior to start.
• Core Competencies: Must score at least 80%, completed within 1 year prior to start (includes HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics).
• Skills Checklist: Clinical skill-specific checklist completed within 1 year prior to start (initial hire only).

Additional Requirements

• UHS I-9 Attestation: Proof of eligibility to work.
• UHS Module Completion Certificate: Completion of required safety and compliance training modules prior to clearance; renewal annually.
• Badge Photo: Recent headshot (shoulders up, plain background, JPEG format).
• Submission Packet: Resume, 2 professional references (within last 2 years), job application, and employment history form required for submission.

This position requires thorough compliance with immunization, licensure, background checks, and competency verification to ensure readiness for clinical work in a Medical/Surgical setting.