Critical Care Cardiac ICU RN
Cleveland, Ohio
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Critical Care (Travel)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Facility: Cleveland Medical Center, University Hospitals

Unit Description

• 20-bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit in an Academic Medical Center
• Patient population includes STEMI, post-arrest, shock, pulmonary embolism, aortic aneurysm, post catheterization interventional cardiology, and Swan-Ganz catheter hemodynamic monitoring
• AACN Gold Beacon Award-winning unit at a Magnet Recognized hospital
• Strong emphasis on teamwork and positive team culture

Contract Details

• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association only)
• ACLS (American Heart Association only)
• Valid permanent RN license (Temporary licenses NOT accepted; primary source verification required within 30 days of start and updated upon expiration)

Required Health & Safety Credentials

• MMR: Positive titers within last 15 years or appropriate booster protocol
• Varicella: Positive titers within last 15 years or appropriate 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 current TB questionnaire required
• Fit Test: Completed within 1 year of start (specific approved respirators)
• 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 (instant screens not accepted)
• Influenza Vaccine: Preferred but not required; medical or religious exemptions require approval

Professional & Employment Verification

• UHS I-9 Attestation: Proof of eligibility to work
• Ohio Fingerprints: Ohio BCI&I check and FCRA-compliant national criminal background check (FBI fingerprint check if less than 5 years residency)
• Criminal Background Check: Within 6 months of start, including SSN trace and county searches for last 7 years
• OIG Search: Within 6 months of start
• SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC Checks: Within 6 months of start
• Education Verification: Highest level of education verified; international equivalency required if applicable
• Employment Verification: Verification of employment within last 5 years through third-party
• Competency Exam: Department-specific exam with minimum 80% score, completed within 1 year prior to start
• Core Competencies: HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA topics; 80% passing score required, completed within 1 year prior to start
• Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist completed within 1 year prior to start (submission required)
• Badge Photo: Professional headshot required

Submission Requirements

• Resume including education and work history
• Two professional references from the last 2 years
• Completed job application (agency form)
• Submission packet including above documents

Additional Notes

• COVID-19 vaccine proof or exemption is preferred but not mandatory
• Attestations are generally not accepted for licenses, education, employment, and background checks
• Background checks and credential verifications must be current and compliant with UHS policies

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiac ICU within a prestigious academic medical center recognized for excellence in nursing and patient care.