Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Beachwood, Ohio
University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Room (Travel)

Location: Beachwood, Ohio
Facility: Ahuja Medical Center, University Hospitals

Position Details

• Specialty: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 25 weeks
• Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department RN experience
• Note: Blocked schedules cannot be accommodated

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – American Heart Association only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – American Heart Association only
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Permanent RN License – Primary source verification required; temporary licenses not accepted
• Ohio Fingerprints – BCI&I check and FCRA-compliant national criminal background check (requirements vary based on length of Ohio residency)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Positive titers within last 15 years or approved booster protocol
• Varicella: Positive titers within last 15 years or approved booster protocol
• Hepatitis B: Proof of full series, partial series with declination, or positive titers within 15 years
• Tdap: Proof of vaccination within past 10 years (declinations not accepted)
• 2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): Negative results within last 6 months; if positive, clear chest x-ray and TB questionnaire required
• Fit Test: Completed within 1 year prior to start (specific mask models required)
• Physical/Health Statement: Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year stating ability to work without restrictions
• Influenza Vaccine: Proof of vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (preferred, not required)
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Proof or approved exemption (preferred, not required)

Professional & Compliance Requirements

• Education Verification: Highest level of education verified; international education requires equivalency documentation
• Employment Verification: Verification of employment within last 5 years through third-party
• Criminal Background Check: Completed within 6 months prior to start, including SSN trace and national criminal sweep
• OIG Search: Completed within 6 months prior to start
• SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC Screening: Completed within 6 months prior to start
• Drug Screen: 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start (instant drug screens not accepted)
• UHS I-9 Attestation: Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
• UHS Social Security Trace and NSO: If not included in background check, must be completed within specified timeframes
• UHS Competency Exam: Must score at least 80%, completed within 1 year prior to start
• UHS Core Competencies: Includes HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; 80% passing score required, completed within 1 year prior to start
• UHS Skills Checklist: Clinical skill-specific checklist completed within 1 year prior to start (initial hire only)
• UHS Module Completion Certificate: Completion of safety and compliance training modules prior to clearance
• Driver's License/State ID: Non-expired photo ID required

Submission Requirements

• Resume: Including education and work history
• Professional References: Two references within last 2 years
• Job Application: Completed using agency form
• Badge Photo: Headshot with plain background, shoulders up, JPEG format

This position requires strict adherence to credentialing, health, and compliance standards to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance. Candidates must be prepared to provide all required documentation and complete all necessary verifications prior to start.