CVICU Registered Nurse
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

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

  • Typical hours: 7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm
  • Shift rotation may be required based on hospital operational needs
• Must work at least every other holiday

Required Experience

• Minimum 18 months permanent experience in CVICU specialty prior to travel assignments
• Recent 18 months CVICU experience required (travel experience accepted)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Ohio RN license or compact state license in hand
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross (or RQI acceptable)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross (or RQI acceptable)
• NIHSS certification required
• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate medication administration exam must be passed during orientation

Orientation & Testing

• Baseline competency exams on medication administration (SafeMedicate) and ECG interpretation required at orientation

  • Medication exam passing score: 90%
  • ECG interpretation passing score: 80%
• Remediation and retake opportunities available if initial attempts are unsuccessful

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming ability to safely perform job functions
• Fit mask test (3M N95 1860 or 1870+) within 12 months, updated annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 12 months or chest X-ray if past positive
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers with boosters if needed
• Hepatitis B vaccination/titer or declination accepted with agency-approved exemptions
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer with booster if needed
• Annual flu vaccination required (no declinations accepted; medical/religious exemptions must be approved)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year

Background & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required (driver’s license or state ID)
• Background check including FCRA compliant 7-year search, education verification, and fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) required
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing and updated annually
• Fingerprints completed under nursing code 4723.09
• Fingerprinting results must be on file prior to contract extension
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required

Documentation & Onboarding

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• Photo for badge required
• Resume/CV with 3 years prior work history including at least 2 years clinical acute care experience in a similar area
• Two professional references from within 1 year of start (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director) required
• Skills checklist and application must be current and complete

Requirements/Qualifications

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

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to complete all onboarding and compliance requirements prior to start date
• Facility uses Qualivis – Lotus system for submitting hours worked
• Candidates must be aware of and comply with all health and safety protocols, including immunizations and drug testing
• Candidates with gaps in employment or returning to the facility may have specific re-orientation or documentation requirements

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs with strong critical care skills, valid Ohio licensure, and the ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts in a high-acuity cardiovascular ICU setting.