Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Cincinnati, Ohio
University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical AM Shift

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience working with adult patients
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Valid Driver’s License
• Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience
• Experience managing nursing patient ratios of 1:4-6
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Health and Compliance Requirements (Must be completed prior to or at onboarding)

• Immunizations and Health Screenings:

  • MMR: Proof of 2 vaccinations or positive IgG titer required; booster doses required if titers are negative or equivocal.
  • Varicella: Proof of 2 vaccinations or positive IgG titer required; booster doses required if titers are negative or equivocal.
  • Hepatitis B: Series of 3 vaccinations, positive titer, or declination accepted; booster or declination accepted if titer negative/equivocal.
  • TB Test: Completed within 60 days prior to start; QuantiFERON/T-Spot or 2-step skin test required; for past positives, chest x-ray within 1 year plus updated TB questionnaire.
  • Influenza Vaccine: Recommended but optional outside flu season; required during flu season with possible exemptions.
• Fit Test: Annual N95 respirator fit test (3M N95 1860S, 1870+, or PAPR) required for direct patient care; must be completed within one week prior to start.
• Physical/Health Statement: Must be current within 1 year.

Background and Screening

• Criminal Background Check: Must be completed within 90 days prior to start; includes 7-year county and national checks, SSN trace, sex offender registry, and federal exclusions.
• Drug Screen: 9-panel drug screen (excluding marijuana) completed within 60 days prior to start; must be repeated after any break in service.
• References: Two professional references from a charge nurse or higher within the last 2 years.

Documentation and Onboarding Requirements

• Driver’s License or State ID: Valid government-issued ID required; address must match profile submission.
• Education Verification: Highest level of education verified via third party or transcripts.
• Resume: Required at submission.
• Badge Photo: Recent (within 6 months) color photo with solid background; no selfies or filters; shoulders up, facing forward, no eyeglasses.
• Skills Checklist: Current and accurate checklist completed within 12 months prior to start, specific to the position.
• ECG Exam: Must complete and upload certificate prior to start.
• Internal Competency Checklist: To be uploaded during onboarding; must be completed within 2 weeks of start or removal from assignment may occur.
• Annual Compliance Training: Completion certificate required; valid through 11/5/26.
• I-9 E-Verify: Attestation required.

Optional but Recommended Certifications

• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) for Neuro or Inpatient RNs (optional).
• Specialty and Pharmacology Exams: Recommended for all RNs; 80% pass rate required if completed.

This position is a 13-week long-term assignment on the Medical/Surgical AM shift, requiring full compliance with health, licensing, and onboarding protocols prior to start.