Dialysis Registered Nurse
Cleveland, Ohio
Fairview Hospital

Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts of 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM; 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM)
• Schedule: On-call rotation and every other weekend
• Specialty: Dialysis (Hemodialysis - IHD)
• Experience Required: Minimum of 18 months recent permanent Dialysis experience prior to travel
• Licensing: Must have permanent Ohio license or compact state license in hand
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA or American Red Cross)
  • ACLS (AHA or American Red Cross)

Clinical Information

• Provides intermittent hemodialysis (IHD) services in dialysis unit and bedside ICU patients
• Connects and disconnects patients from peritoneal dialysis treatment
• Does not provide CRRT therapy (managed by ICU nurses)
• Primarily uses Fresenius dialysis machines with full orientation provided
• No use of PIRRT or Tablo machines

Required Experience

• Dialysis: Minimum 18 months permanent dialysis experience prior to travel
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License/State ID) required and must be carried on assignment
• Background checks including:

  • FCRA compliant 7-year search
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM (monthly)
  • HHS/OIG (monthly)
  • Fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) within 12 months, updated annually
• Education verification required
• Employment application with 3 years prior work history including at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar area
• Two recent references from a manager, ANM, supervisor, or director within one year of start (co-worker references not accepted)

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS and BLS required prior to start
• Pass/Fail EKG/Medication testing during orientation (not required for legacy candidates with less than 6-month gap between contracts)
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required annually
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Additional certifications such as PALS, NRP, TNCC, CHEMO, NIH Stroke Certification may be required or preferred depending on unit (not specifically required for this dialysis role)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (required for new candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later)
• Fit mask (N95) within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine every 10 years
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug testing: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/31 - 03/31)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone)
• Pass/Fail testing during orientation for bedside RNs
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract; facility will conduct their own fingerprinting in addition to agency process
• Candidates can start with fingerprint results pending as long as fingerprinting is completed prior to start
• Annual renewal of required documents and certifications

Summary

This is a travel/contract Registered Nurse position in Cleveland, Ohio, specializing in dialysis care with a 13-week contract length. Candidates must have at least 18 months of recent permanent dialysis experience, hold an Ohio or compact state nursing license, and current BLS and ACLS certifications. The role involves day shifts with on-call and weekend rotations, providing intermittent hemodialysis services primarily using Fresenius machines. Extensive documentation, background checks, immunizations, and facility-specific training are mandatory prior to starting the assignment.