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Job Opportunity: RN Critical Care (Travel)

Location: Parma, Ohio
Facility: Parma Medical Center, University Hospitals

Position Details

Specialty: RN Critical Care
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 months
Schedule: Full-time, every other weekend and every other holiday
Preferred Experience: Open Heart Surgery Recovery, IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump), and CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)

Required Certifications & Licenses

BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association only
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – American Heart Association only
NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
Permanent RN License – Primary source verification required within 30 days of start; temporary licenses not accepted
UHS Ohio Fingerprints – Ohio BCI&I check and FCRA-compliant national criminal background check (requirements vary based on residency duration in Ohio)

Health & Immunization Requirements

MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – Positive titers within last 15 years or appropriate booster protocol
Varicella – Positive titers within last 15 years or appropriate booster protocol
Hepatitis B – Proof of full series, partial series with declination, or positive titers within 15 years
Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) – Proof of vaccination within past 10 years (declinations not accepted)
2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/TSPOT) – Negative results within last 6 months; annual requirement
Fit Test – Completed within 1 year of start (specific approved mask models)
Physical/Health Statement – Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year, stating ability to work without restrictions
Influenza Vaccine – Proof of vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (preferred, not required)
COVID-19 Vaccine – Proof or approved exemption (preferred, not required)
Positive PPD – If applicable, negative chest x-ray within 5 years and current TB questionnaire

Professional & Employment Verification

Education Verification – Highest level of education verified; international education requires equivalency documentation
Employment Verification – Verification of employment within last 5 years through third-party verification
Criminal Background Check – Completed within 6 months prior to start, including SSN trace, county searches, and national criminal sweep
OIG Search – Completed within 6 months prior to start
SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC Screening – Completed within 6 months prior to start
Social Security Trace and NSO – If not included in background check, must be completed within specified timeframes
Drug Screen – 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start; instant drug screens not accepted

Competency & Training Requirements

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
UHS Skills Checklist – Clinical skill-specific checklist completed within 1 year prior to start (initial hire only)
UHS Module Completion Certificate – Safety and compliance training modules to be completed prior to clearance
UHS Submission Packet – Resume including education and work history, 2 professional references within last 2 years, and completed job application (agency form)
UHS Badge Photo – Professional headshot (shoulders up, plain background, JPEG format)

Additional Notes

Temporary licenses are not accepted; must have a valid permanent RN license.
Attestations are generally not accepted for licenses, education, employment, and background checks.
Background checks and screenings must be current and compliant with UHS and Ohio state requirements.
Some immunization boosters require specific timing and documentation protocols.
Physical exam must confirm ability to work without restrictions.

This position is ideal for experienced critical care RNs with relevant cardiac and renal support experience seeking a travel assignment in a reputable hospital system.