Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Cincinnati, Ohio
University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical AM Shift

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum of 2 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• One year or more of total travel nursing experience
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Experience working with adult patients
• Experience managing nurse-to-patient ratios, typically 1:4-6
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
• Experience using Epic electronic health record system

Health and Safety Requirements

• Fit test for N95 respirators or PAPR (annual requirement)
• Immunizations and/or titers required prior to start:

  • MMR (2 vaccinations or positive IgG titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccinations or positive IgG titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or declination accepted
• Tuberculosis testing completed within 30 days prior to start (2-step skin test or QuantiFERON/T-Spot; chest x-ray if prior positive)
• Physical/health statement within 1 year
• 9-panel drug screen completed within 90 days prior to start (must be repeated with any break in service)

Background and Compliance

• Criminal background check completed within 90 days prior to start, including 7-year county and national checks, SSN trace, and nationwide sex offender and exclusion lists
• I-9 E-Verify attestation required
• Badge photo meeting specified criteria (color, recent, professional)

Additional Information

• Influenza vaccine is optional but may be required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31) with possible exemptions
• NIH Stroke Scale certification is optional and specific to neuro or inpatient units, not required for this role
• Specialty and pharmacology exams are optional but recommended for RNs, with an 80% pass rate required if completed

This position is a 13-week long-term assignment on the Medical/Surgical unit during the day shift. Candidates must meet all licensing, certification, health, and compliance requirements prior to assignment start.