Job info

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

Behavioral Health RN for 7pm-7:30am shift
Must have 18 months of recent behavioral health experience in an acute care setting (non-psychiatric facility)
Must have 18 months permanent experience in short-term acute care hospital (non-psychiatric) before travel
Responsibilities include milieu management, medication management, assessments, and documentation

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
Minimum 1.5 years of Behavioral Health nursing experience, including experience within the last year
Experience in an Acute Care setting
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross (must be current)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required for many specialties but not specifically required for Behavioral Health
Other certifications such as PALS, NRP, TNCC, CNOR, CHEMO, NIH Stroke Certification are not required for this role
Completion of facility-specific onboarding modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)

Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment
Background check including FCRA compliant 7-year search, fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) within 12 months, updated annually
Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract; candidates can start with results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start
Physical exam within 1 year of start, including assessment of ability to safely perform job functions
Fit mask test (3M N95) within 12 months, updated annually
Immunizations and health screenings required:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray (annual updates)
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers
- Hepatitis B vaccination or declination
- Varicella vaccination or positive titer
- Seasonal flu vaccination (no declinations accepted) or approved medical/religious exemption
Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually
Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year of start

Employment application with at least 3 years prior work history including 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar area
Two professional references from within one year of start date (manager, supervisor, director, or charge nurse)
State-specific fingerprint attestation for Ohio (BCI/FBI)
Baseline competency exams (medication administration and ECG) required at orientation
Physical and health documents must be current and compliant with facility policies

Candidates with gaps in employment longer than 30-40 days may need to update physical and eye exams
Candidates must complete all onboarding modules prior to clearance to start
Facility requires strict adherence to all listed requirements; no exceptions

This position is ideal for experienced Behavioral Health RNs with acute care background seeking a travel contract in Ohio.