Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Cleveland, Ohio
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (approximately 13 weeks)
Specialty: Medical/Surgical Nursing (RN)

Job Description

• Every Other Week (EOW) / Every Other Holiday (EOH) required.
• May include intermittent charge nurse responsibilities; charge training and shadowing provided.

Required Qualifications

Licensure

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

Certifications

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

Experience

• Minimum years of experience in Medical/Surgical nursing: Not explicitly stated (assume standard RN experience for Medical/Surgical).
• No prior travel experience required.

Health and Immunizations

• COVID-19 vaccine preferred but not required (medical or religious exemptions accepted).
• MMR: Positive titers within last 15 years required; booster protocol applies if low titer.
• Varicella: Positive titers within last 15 years required; booster protocol applies if low titer.
• Hepatitis B: Proof of full series or partial series with signed declination accepted; positive titers accepted within 15 years.
• Tdap: Vaccination within last 10 years required; no declinations accepted.
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (October-March); declination requires mask-wearing and completion of specific forms.
• Tuberculosis testing: 2-step PPD or IGRA within last 6 months required annually; if positive, clear chest x-ray and current TB questionnaire required.
• Fit test for N95 respirators completed within 1 year, updated annually.

Background and Verification

• Criminal background check within 6 months of start, including social security trace and county searches for last 7 years, national sex offender check.
• Ohio fingerprinting and national database criminal background check required (with specific rules depending on length of Ohio residency).
• Employment verification for last 5 years required.
• Education verification required; international education requires equivalency documentation.
• I-9 attestation confirming eligibility to work required.
• OIG exclusion check and SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC screening required within 6 months prior to start.
• Drug screen within 60 days of start required (10-panel, lab report required; instant screens not accepted).
• Driver’s license or state ID required.

Competency and Skills

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

Physical Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start date confirming ability to work without restrictions.

Summary

This is a long-term assignment for an RN specializing in Medical/Surgical nursing in Cleveland, Ohio. The role requires flexibility for every other week and holiday shifts, with potential charge nurse duties. Candidates must meet comprehensive licensure, certification, immunization, background, and competency requirements prior to start. Prior travel experience is not required.