Medical/Surgical RN
Cleveland, Ohio
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Travel RN Medical/Surgical

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Every Other Week (EOW) / Every Other Holiday (EOH) required
• Intermittent charge nurse responsibilities may be required; charge training/shadowing is offered

Required Experience

• Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
• Minimum Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for Medical/Surgical RN (typically 1-2 years)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (American Heart Association only) – Required for clinical positions
• Valid permanent RN license (no temporary licenses accepted)
• License/Certificate verification must be current and rerun every 2 years with RN license renewal

Immunizations & Health Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine: Preferred but not required
• MMR: Positive titers within last 15 years required; booster protocol if low titer
• Varicella: Positive titers within last 15 years required; booster protocol if low titer
• Hepatitis B: Proof of full series or partial series with signed declination accepted; positive titers accepted within 15 years
• Tdap: Vaccination within last 10 years required; no declinations accepted
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct-Mar); declination requires mask-wearing and completion of specific forms
• Fit Test: Completed within 1 year prior to start
• TB Testing: 2-step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot) with negative results within last 6 months; if positive, clear chest x-ray and current TB questionnaire required

Background & Verification Requirements

• Criminal background check including Social Security Trace, County searches, National Criminal Sweep, and Sex Offender check within 6 months prior to start
• Ohio fingerprinting and FBI fingerprint check depending on residency duration in Ohio
• Employment verification within last 5 years through third-party verification
• Education verification through third-party; international education requires equivalency documentation
• OIG Search and SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC verification within 6 months prior to start
• Drug screen (10-panel) within 60 days prior to start; no instant drug screens allowed
• I-9 attestation confirming eligibility to work in the U.S.

Competency & Training Requirements

• UHS Competency Exam: Must score at least 80%, completed within 1 year prior to start
• UHS Core Competencies: 80% passing score required, completed within 1 year prior to start
• UHS Skills Checklist: Clinical skill-specific checklist completed within 1 year prior to start (initial hire only)
• Physical/Health Statement: Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to work without restrictions
• Completion of Non-Employee Required Safety and Compliance Training modules prior to clearance; annual renewal required

Additional Requirements

• Resume including education and work history
• Two professional references within last 2 years
• Job application and employment history form specific to the hospital system (submission packet)
• Recent badge photo (shoulders up, plain background, JPEG format)
• Non-expired photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)

This position requires a well-prepared candidate who meets comprehensive clinical, health, and compliance standards to ensure patient safety and regulatory adherence.