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NICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Work in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Provide specialized nursing care for critically ill neonates

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Ohio
Minimum 1.5 years of recent experience in Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nursing, including experience within the last year
Experience working with neonate patients
Current certifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

Government-issued photo ID (e.g., Driver’s License or State ID) required and must be carried on assignment
Background checks including:
- FCRA-compliant 7-year search (SSN Trace, Counties, States, Nationwide, National Sex Offender, OFAC, FACIS Level 3)
- Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
- FBI and BCI fingerprinting within 12 months, updated annually (must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing)
Education verification required (CGFNS documentation accepted as placeholder for international education)
Physical exam within 1 year of start, including assessment of ability to safely perform job functions
Fit mask test (3M N95 1860 or 1870+) within 12 months, updated annually; PAPRs require approval if needed due to facial hair exemptions
Immunizations and health screenings:
- Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no declinations accepted)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray with annual questionnaire if history of positive TB
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with booster if titers negative/equivocal
- Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination
- Varicella vaccination or positive titer with booster if titers negative/equivocal
- Annual flu vaccination documentation (no declinations accepted; exemptions require agency and facility approval)
Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)
Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start

Orientation and Training

Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome; video must be watched before test)
Medication and ECG competency exams during orientation with required passing scores (SafeMedicate 90%, ECG 80%)
Modules and competency exams are not required for legacy candidates with less than 6 months gap between contracts at this facility
Photo for badge may be required (shoulders up, head on, white background)

References and Work History

Two professional references from employment within the last year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director) required
Employment application must include at least 3 years prior work history with 2 years in acute care and similar clinical area

Additional Notes

Candidates can start with fingerprinting results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start
Candidates with a break in employment longer than 6 months may need to retake orientation modules and competency exams
Facility accommodates latex allergies; notification required to ensure latex-free gloves are stocked
Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity NICU setting with a reputable healthcare facility in Ohio, requiring strong neonatal nursing skills and compliance with rigorous credentialing and health standards.