Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Beachwood, Ohio
University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Room (Travel)

Location: Beachwood, Ohio
Facility: Ahuja Medical Center, University Hospitals

Position Details

• Specialty: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 25 weeks
• Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department RN experience
• Note: Blocked schedules cannot be accommodated

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced 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; temporary licenses not accepted

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Positive titers within last 15 years or approved booster protocol
• Varicella: Positive titers within last 15 years or approved booster protocol
• Hepatitis B: Proof of full series, partial series with declination, or positive titers within 15 years
• Tdap: Proof of vaccination within past 10 years (declinations not accepted)
• 2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Negative test within last 6 months; annual requirement
• Fit Test: Completed within 1 year of start (specific approved masks listed)
• Physical/Health Statement: Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to work without restrictions
• Influenza Vaccine: Preferred during flu season (Oct-Mar); exemptions require approval
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Preferred but not required; medical or religious exemptions accepted with documentation

Background & Verification Requirements

• Criminal Background Check: National and county searches within last 7 years, including SSN trace and NSO
• Ohio Fingerprints: Required for all Ohio residents (BCI&I check and FBI fingerprint check depending on residency duration)
• Social Security Trace: If not included in background check, must be completed within 1 year of start
• National Database Criminal Background Check: For Ohio residents to meet fingerprint requirements
• OIG Search: Must be completed within 6 months prior to start
• SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC Screening: Must be completed within 6 months prior to start
• Drug Screen: 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start; instant drug screens not accepted
• Employment Verification: Verification of employment within last 5 years through third-party; attestations not allowed
• Education Verification: Highest level of education verified; international equivalency required if applicable

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
• UHS Skills Checklist: Clinical skill-specific checklist to be completed within 1 year prior to start (initial hire only)
• UHS Module Completion Certificate: Safety and compliance training modules must 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

Additional Requirements

• Driver's License/State ID: Non-expired photo ID required
• Badge Photo: Professional headshot (shoulders up, plain background, JPEG format)
• Positive PPD: If applicable, negative chest X-ray within 5 years and current TB questionnaire required

This position requires strict adherence to credentialing, health, and compliance standards to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.