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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit. This is a travel/contract position in Ohio.

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry experience within the last year.
ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Certifications Required

BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA (Instructor or Provider) or American Red Cross; RQI acceptable. Must be current and renewed if expiring within 30 days of start.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for MS/Tele specialty. Must be current and renewed if expiring within 30 days of start.
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Preferred but not required for MS/Tele.
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Not required for MS/Tele.
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course): Not required for MS/Tele.
NIH Stroke Certification: Preferred but not required.
Other Certifications: Pass/Fail Testing (Medication & ECG) required for all bedside RNs except OR.

Background and Compliance Requirements

Government-issued photo ID required (Driver’s License or State ID).
Background check including FCRA compliant 7-year search, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks, and fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) within 12 months of start and updated annually. Fingerprinting must be completed prior to start.
NURSYS verification within 30 days of start.
Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to perform essential job functions.
Fit mask test (3M N95) within 12 months of start and updated annually.
Immunizations and health screenings required:
- Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no declinations accepted).
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable, updated annually.
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers with boosters if needed.
- Hepatitis B vaccination or titer or declination accepted with agency-approved exemptions.
- 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 of start, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted).
Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year of start.

Documentation and Onboarding

Employment application with at least 3 years prior work history including 2 years clinical practice in acute care in a similar area.
Two professional references from employment within one year of start (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).
Completion of facility-specific onboarding modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome).
Baseline competency exams (medication administration and ECG interpretation) completed at orientation with passing scores required.
Photo for badge may be required depending on assignment.

Additional Notes

Candidates with gaps in employment or returning to the facility may have specific requirements regarding physical exams, eye exams, and onboarding modules.
Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID at all times during assignment.
Fingerprinting must be done both through the agency and at the facility.
Medical and religious exemptions for vaccines and fit mask are accepted but require agency approval and facility review.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a reputable healthcare system with comprehensive onboarding and compliance standards to ensure patient and staff safety.