Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse for a mid shift (11:00 am - 11:30 pm). This is a travel contract position requiring a strong background in ER nursing.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 18 months of recent Emergency Room (ER) experience, including experience within the last year
• 1.5 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
• NIHSS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS, ACLS, PALS: AHA or American Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI acceptable.
• TNCC: Preferred for ER but not mandatory.
• Baseline competency exams on medication administration and ECG interpretation required at orientation (90% passing for medication, 80% for ECG).
• State license primary source verification required within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start.

Background & Health Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required.
• Background check including FCRA compliant 7-year search, education verification, and fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) required prior to start and updated annually. Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming ability to safely perform job functions.
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months of start and updated annually.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no declinations accepted).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Annual flu vaccination required (no declinations accepted).
• Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted).
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete onboarding training modules prior to start; these include online training and facility-specific orientation.
• Must submit 2 professional references from employment within the last year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).
• Employment application must include at least 3 years of prior work history with 2 years in acute care and similar specialty area.
• Must be able to complete all required documentation and certifications prior to start.

Work Schedule

• Mid shift: 11:00 am to 11:30 pm.
• Must be available to work at least every other holiday.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Passing scores on medication and ECG competency exams are mandatory during orientation.
• Fingerprinting results must be received prior to contract extension.
• Candidates with gaps in employment longer than 6 months may need to repeat certain onboarding steps.

This position is ideal for ER Registered Nurses with solid recent experience, current Ohio licensure, and required certifications looking for a travel contract opportunity in Ohio.