Medical-Surgical RN (Orthopedics)
Cleveland, Ohio
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Travel RN Medical/Surgical

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Facility: Cleveland Medical Center
Hospital System: University Hospitals
Employment Type: Travel
**Contract Length: 12 weeks
Position Description: Day/Night Rotating Orthopedic RN

Required Credentials and Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

  • American Heart Association only
  • Required for clinical positions

• License/Certificate Verification

  • Valid permanent RN license required (temporary licenses not accepted)
  • Primary source verification within 30 days of start, updated upon expiration

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

  • 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, partial series with declination, or positive titers within 15 years accepted

• Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)

  • Proof of vaccination within past 10 years required (no declinations accepted)

• 2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot)

  • Negative test within last 6 months required
  • If positive, clear chest x-ray and current TB questionnaire required

• Fit Test

  • Completed within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • Specific approved mask models required

• Physical/Health Statement

  • Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year stating ability to work without restrictions

• Drug Screen

  • 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (no instant tests, lab report required)

• Influenza Vaccine (Seasonal)

  • Proof of vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct-Mar)

Professional Requirements

• UHS I-9 Attestation

  • Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.

• UHS Ohio Fingerprints

  • Ohio BCI&I and FCRA-compliant national criminal background check required
  • Attestation allowed if fingerprints pending, with documentation

• Criminal Background Check

  • Completed within 6 months of start, including SSN trace, county searches, and national criminal sweep

• Social Security Trace

  • To be completed within 1 year if not included in background check

• National Database Criminal Background Check

  • Required for Ohio residents to meet fingerprint 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 verification

• Competency Exams

  • Department-specific competency exams with minimum 80% score, completed within 1 year prior to start

• Core Competencies

  • HIPAA, Joint Commission-NPSG, OSHA topics; 80% passing score required; completed once upon hire

• Skills Checklist

  • Clinical skills 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

• UHS Submission Packet

  • Resume including education and work history, 2 professional references within last 2 years, and completed job application

• Driver's License/State ID

  • Non-expired photo ID required

• UHS Badge Photo

  • Professional headshot (shoulders up, plain background, JPEG format)

Optional / Preferred

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

  • American Heart Association only; optional

• COVID-19 Vaccine

  • Proof of vaccine series or approved medical/religious exemption preferred but not required

• Positive PPD - Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire

  • Optional if applicable

• Annual Negative PPD

  • If 2-step PPD not done within past year

This position requires thorough credentialing and compliance with University Hospitals’ standards, including immunizations, licensure, background checks, and competency validations. Candidates must be prepared to provide all required documentation and complete necessary training modules prior to start.