Critical Care RN
Geneva, Ohio
University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Critical Care (Travel)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Specialty: RN Critical Care
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 11 weeks

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association only, required for clinical positions
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – American Heart Association only
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Permanent RN License – Primary source verification required within 30 days of start; temporary licenses not accepted
• UHS I-9 Attestation – Proof of eligibility to work required
• UHS Ohio Fingerprints – Ohio BCI&I check and FCRA-compliant national criminal background check (requirements vary based on length of Ohio residency)
• UHS Education Verification – Highest level of education verified through third-party; international equivalency required if applicable
• UHS Employment Verification – Verification of employment within last 5 years through third-party

Health & Immunization Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine – Proof or approved medical/religious exemption preferred but not required
• 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, or signed declination accepted; positive titers accepted within 15 years
• Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) – Vaccination within last 10 years; no declinations accepted
• Influenza Vaccine – Required during flu season (October-March); declination requires mask-wearing and completion of specific forms
• 2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) – Negative test 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 mask models required
• Physical/Health Statement – Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year stating ability to work without restrictions

Background & Compliance Checks

• Criminal Background Check – Within 6 months of start; includes Social Security Trace, county searches, national sex offender registry
• OIG (Office of Inspector General) Exclusion Search – Within 6 months of start
• SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC Screening – Within 6 months of start
• Drug Screen – 10-panel urine drug screen within 60 days of start; instant drug screens not accepted
• UHS Social Security Trace – If not included in background check, must be completed within 1 year of start
• UHS NSO (National Service Office Check) – If not included in background check, must be completed within 30 days of start
• UHS National Database Criminal Background Check – For Ohio residents to meet fingerprint requirements (optional)

Competency & Training Requirements

• UHS Competency Exam – Must score at least 80%; valid within 1 year prior to start
• UHS Core Competencies – Includes HIPAA, Joint Commission-NPSG, OSHA topics; 80% passing score required; valid within 1 year prior to start
• UHS Skills Checklist – Clinical skill-specific checklist completed within 1 year prior to start (initial hire only)
• UHS Module Completion Certificate – Completion of required safety and compliance training modules prior to clearance; annual renewal required

Additional Requirements

• Resume, Professional References, Job Application, and Employment History Form – Required for submission
• Driver's License or State ID – Non-expired, required for submission
• UHS Badge Photo – Recent headshot (shoulders up, plain background, JPEG format)

This position requires strict adherence to credentialing, immunization, background, and competency standards to ensure compliance and patient safety.