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Travel RN Medical/Surgical Position

Location: Willoughby, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Specialty

Registered Nurse (RN) in Medical/Surgical
Minimum Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for Medical/Surgical RN (typically 1+ years)

Employment Type

Travel Nurse Contract

Required Certifications and Licenses

BLS (Basic Life Support): American Heart Association only, required for clinical positions
Permanent RN License: Valid permanent license required; temporary licenses not accepted
License/Certificate Verification: Must be verified within 30 days of start and updated every 2 years with RN license renewal

Required Immunizations and Health Screenings

COVID-19 Vaccine: Preferred but not required
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Positive titers within last 15 years required; booster protocol applies if low titer
Varicella: Positive titers within last 15 years required; booster protocol applies if low titer
Hepatitis B: Proof of full series or partial series with signed declination form accepted; positive titers accepted within 15 years
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 current TB questionnaire required
Positive PPD: Requires clear chest x-ray and annual TB questionnaire; chest x-rays valid for 5 years
Fit Test: Completed within 1 year of start, cannot be done onsite

Background and Employment Verification

Criminal Background Check: Must include Social Security Trace, County searches for last 7 years, National Criminal Sweep including Sex Offender registry; valid within 6 months
Ohio Fingerprints: Required for Ohio residents (5+ years or less than 5 years with FBI check); attestation allowed for pending results
Employment Verification: Verification of employment within last 5 years through third-party; attestations not allowed
Education Verification: Highest level of education verified through third-party; international equivalency required if applicable
Social Security Trace: To be completed within 1 year if not included in background check
National Database Criminal Background Check: Required for Ohio residents to meet fingerprint requirements

Additional Compliance and Testing

Drug Screen: 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start; instant drug screens not accepted
UHS Competency Exam: Must score at least 80%, completed within 1 year prior to start
UHS Core Competencies: Includes HIPAA, Joint Commission-NPSG, OSHA topics; 80% passing score required, completed within 1 year prior to start
Physical/Health Statement: Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year stating ability to work without restrictions
UHS Skills Checklist: Clinical skill-specific checklist 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

Documentation Required for Submission

Resume (Education and Work History)
Two Professional References (within last 2 years)
Job Application (agency form)
Employment History Form for University Hospitals (if applicable)
Driver’s License or State ID (non-expired)
UHS Badge Photo (headshot, shoulders up, plain background, JPEG)

Notes

Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
All attestations are generally not allowed unless specifically stated.
Temporary licenses are not accepted; permanent RN license required.
Some immunization boosters have specific timing and documentation requirements.
Flu vaccine declination requires mask-wearing and completion of specific forms.

This position requires thorough compliance with licensure, immunization, background checks, and competency verification to meet the healthcare facility’s standards.