CVICU Registered Nurse
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CVICU

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts (rotating day/night)

  • Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
  • Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Shift rotation may be adjusted based on hospital operational needs
• Minimum 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 1.5 years of CVICU experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS certification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required (e.g., driver’s license or state ID)
• Background check including FCRA-compliant 7-year search, education verification, and fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) within 12 months, updated annually
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing; facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date confirming ability to perform essential job functions
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, with annual follow-up if history of positive TB
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or titer, or approved declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required annually (no declinations accepted)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year of start date

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• Modules include mandatory training videos and tests; skipping videos will result in lockout
• Orientation includes baseline competency exams for medication administration and ECG interpretation (90% and 80% passing scores respectively)
• SafeMedicate prep materials provided before orientation exam
• Photo for badge required (headshot on white background)

Additional Requirements

• Employment application with at least 3 years prior work history, including 2 years in acute care and similar specialty area
• Two professional references from within the past year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)
• Must complete annual skills checklist
• Must comply with facility policies on holiday work and shift rotations

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required but permanent CVICU experience of 18 months is mandatory
• Candidates with gaps longer than 6 months since last assignment at this facility may need to retake orientation modules and competency exams
• Facility accommodates latex allergies with notification
• Religious and medical exemptions for vaccines and fit mask are accepted but require agency and facility approval

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity in a high-acuity cardiovascular ICU setting with comprehensive orientation and compliance requirements to ensure patient safety and quality care.