Medical/Surgical Telemetry & Step-Down RN
Beachwood, Ohio
University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Location: Beachwood, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (approximately 13 weeks)
Unit: Medical/Surgical Telemetry and Step-Down Unit (SDU)
Schedule:

• 3 shifts per week, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Rotating weekly schedule:

  • Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday nights
  • Week 2: Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights
• No Sundays

Job Description

Seeking a Float Pool Registered Nurse to work in Med/Surg telemetry units and SDU. This position requires working night shifts on a set rotating schedule.

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Valid, permanent Registered Nurse (RN) license for Ohio
• Primary source verification required within 30 days of start and updated upon expiration
• Temporary licenses are NOT accepted

Experience

• Specialty: Medical/Surgical Nursing
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN Med/Surg competency required

Certifications

• BLS (American Heart Association) – required for clinical positions

Health and Immunization Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine: Preferred but not required; medical or religious exemptions accepted
• MMR: Positive titers within last 15 years or appropriate booster schedule
• Varicella: Positive titers within last 15 years or appropriate booster schedule
• Hepatitis B: Proof of full series, partial series with declination, or positive titers within 15 years
• Tdap: Vaccination within last 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (October–March) or mask and declination forms required
• Tuberculosis Testing: 2-step PPD or IGRA within last 6 months; if positive, clear chest X-ray and current TB questionnaire required
• Fit Test: Completed within 1 year prior to start and updated annually (specific respirator models listed)
• Physical Exam: Completed within 1 year prior to start, must state ability to work without restrictions

Background and Verification

• Criminal Background Check: Within 6 months of start, including social security trace and national sex offender registry
• Ohio Fingerprints: Required (BCI&I and FBI checks depending on residency duration)
• Employment Verification: Past 5 years verified through third-party
• Education Verification: Highest level verified through third-party; equivalency required for international education
• I-9 Attestation: Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
• OIG and SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC checks: Completed within 6 months prior to start

Skills and Competency

• Skills Checklist: Clinical skills specific to the position completed within 1 year prior to start (one-time requirement)
• Competency Exam: Minimum 80% score on relevant department exam within 1 year prior to start (one-time requirement)
• Core Competencies: HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics completed within 1 year prior to start (one-time requirement)
• Safety and Compliance Training: Completion of required modules prior to clearance; annual renewal required

Other Requirements

• Drug Screen: 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start; instant drug screens not accepted
• Photo ID: Non-expired government-issued photo ID required
• Badge Photo: Headshot with plain background required prior to start

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required for this position.
• This is a night shift position with a fixed rotating schedule.
• No weekend work on Sundays.

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg RNs comfortable with telemetry and step-down care, seeking a consistent night shift schedule in Ohio.