Heart Failure ICU RN
Cleveland, Ohio
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

ICU RN – Critical Care (Heart Failure ICU)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)

Job Description

• Provide critical care nursing in a 10-bed Heart Failure ICU.
• Care for patients with Acute Heart Failure progressing to heart transplant and LVAD.
• Frequent use of advanced cardiac support devices including IMPELLA and IABP.
• Swan-Ganz catheter experience is required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Minimum 1 year of CVICU experience within the last year.
• Experience in ICU (Intensive Care Unit).
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• ACLS certification.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Immunizations and Titers:

  • MMR: Positive titers within last 15 years or appropriate booster schedule.
  • Varicella: Positive titers within last 15 years or appropriate booster schedule.
  • Hepatitis B: Proof of full series or partial series with signed declination; positive titers accepted within 15 years.
  • Tdap: Vaccination within last 10 years (no declinations accepted).
• Tuberculosis Screening:

  • 2-Step PPD or IGRA (QuantiFERON/TSPOT) with negative results within last 6 months. If positive, clear chest X-ray (valid for 5 years) and current TB questionnaire required.
• Fit Test: Completed within 1 year prior to start; must be updated annually.
• Physical Exam: Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to work without restrictions.
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Preferred but not required; medical or religious exemptions accepted with appropriate documentation.
• Influenza Vaccine: Proof required during flu season (October–March) or mask-wearing with specific declination forms completed.

Background and Compliance

• Criminal Background Check: Within 6 months of start, including Social Security trace, county searches (7 years), national sex offender registry, and national criminal sweep. International background check required if not a U.S. resident for past 5 years.
• Fingerprinting: Ohio residents must complete BCI&I and FCRA-compliant national database checks; out-of-state residents require FBI fingerprint check. Attestation allowed if fingerprints pending.
• Employment Verification: Verification of employment within last 5 years through third-party.
• Education Verification: Highest level of education verified through third-party; equivalency required for international education.
• I-9 Attestation: Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. required.
• OIG and Federal Exclusion Checks: Must be completed within 6 months prior to start.
• Drug Screen: 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start; instant drug screens not accepted. New screen required if break in assignment exceeds 60 days.

Additional Requirements

• Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist completed within 1 year prior to start (one-time requirement).
• Competency Exam: Must score at least 80% on relevant department competency exam within 1 year prior to start.
• Core Competencies: Must complete HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, and other core modules with at least 80% passing score within 1 year prior to start.
• Badge Photo: Recent headshot (shoulders up, plain background) in JPEG format.
• Photo ID: Non-expired government-issued photo ID required.
• Submission Packet: Includes resume, 2 professional references (within last 2 years), job application, and employment history form.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Contract length is 13 weeks.
• Telemetry (Tele) is not part of this role.
• Temporary RN licenses are not accepted.

This position is ideal for experienced critical care RNs with strong cardiac ICU skills and familiarity with advanced cardiac support devices, seeking a 13-week long-term assignment in Ohio.