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Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Job Description: Direct patient care in a critical care setting

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Ohio
Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
ACLS certification
NIHSS certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health and Immunization Requirements

COVID-19 vaccine series or approved medical/religious exemption (preferred, not required)
Positive MMR titers within the last 15 years; booster protocol applies if low titer
Positive Varicella titers within the last 15 years; booster protocol applies if low titer
Tdap vaccination within the last 10 years (no declinations accepted)
Hepatitis B: Proof of full series, partial series with signed declination, or positive titer within 15 years
2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) with negative results within last 6 months; annual requirement
Fit Test for N95 respirators completed within 1 year prior to start; updated annually
Physical exam within 1 year prior to start confirming ability to work without restrictions
Influenza vaccine proof required during flu season (October–March) or completion of specific masking and declination forms

Background and Verification Requirements

Completed I-9 or attestation of eligibility to work in the U.S.
Social Security Trace (if not included in background check) within 1 year of start
Criminal background check within 6 months of start, including:
- Social Security Trace
- County searches for last 7 years
- National criminal sweep including sex offender registry
- International background check if not U.S. resident for past 5 years
Ohio fingerprinting requirements:
- If resident ≥5 years: Ohio BCI&I and FCRA-compliant national database check
- If resident <5 years: Ohio BCI&I and FBI fingerprint check (FCRA-compliant)
- Attestation allowed if fingerprints pending, with proof of completion
OIG Exclusion Search within 6 months prior to start
SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC screening within 6 months prior to start
Employment verification for last 5 years through third-party verification (no attestations)
Education verification through third-party (international equivalency required if applicable)
Drug screen within 60 days prior to start (10-panel, lab report required; instant screens not accepted)
Driver’s license or state ID (non-expired photo ID)
Badge photo (headshot, shoulders up, plain background, JPEG format)

Skills and Competency Requirements

Skills checklist specific to clinical area completed within 1 year prior to start (one-time requirement)
Competency exam for relevant department with minimum 80% score within 1 year prior to start (one-time requirement)
Core competencies completed within 1 year prior to start with minimum 80% score, including HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics (one-time requirement)
Completion of required safety and compliance training modules prior to clearance; annual renewal required

Submission Requirements

Resume including education and work history
Two professional references within the last 2 years
Completed job application form
Employment history form confirming previous employment at the health system (if applicable)

This position requires a dedicated critical care RN prepared to provide direct patient care during night shifts in a long-term assignment. All licensure, certifications, health, and background requirements must be met prior to start.