Surgical RN Generalist
Cleveland, Ohio
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) Surgery – Night Shift Generalist

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:45 AM

Job Description

• Seeking a well-rounded RN with the ability to scrub and circulate in surgery (bonus, not required).
• Must be proficient in at least three of the following surgical services: Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Vascular, and General Surgery.
• Experience in Level 1 Trauma is a plus.
• May be required to precept new staff.
• Holiday work may be required depending on staffing needs.

Required Qualifications

Licensure and Education

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience, with OR experience within the last year required.
• Experience in Orthopedic Surgery, Neurology, and Vascular Surgery.

Certifications

• BLS issued by the American Heart Association.
• ACLS issued by the American Heart Association.

Health and Safety Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccine: Preferred but not required; medical or religious exemptions accepted with approval.
• MMR: 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.
• Tdap: Vaccination within last 10 years required; no declinations accepted.
• Hepatitis B: Proof of full series or partial series with signed declination accepted; positive titers within 15 years accepted.
• Influenza vaccine: Required during flu season (Oct-Mar) or must wear mask and complete specific declination forms.
• Tuberculosis testing: 2-step PPD or IGRA within last 6 months required annually; if positive, clear chest X-ray and current TB questionnaire required.
• Fit test for N95 respirators: Completed within 1 year prior to start and updated annually.
• Physical exam: Pre-employment physical within 1 year confirming ability to work without restrictions.

Background and Compliance

• Criminal background check within 6 months including Social Security trace, county searches (7 years), national sex offender registry, and OIG exclusion check.
• Ohio fingerprinting required: BCI&I check and FBI fingerprint check depending on length of Ohio residency. Attestation allowed if fingerprints pending.
• Employment verification for last 5 years through third-party.
• Education verification through third-party; international education requires equivalency documentation.
• Drug screen: 10-panel urine drug screen within 60 days prior to start; instant drug screens not accepted.
• I-9 verification confirming eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Completion of required safety and compliance training modules prior to clearance; annual renewal required.

Skills and Competency

• Completion of clinical skills checklist within 1 year prior to start (one-time requirement).
• Competency exam for relevant department with minimum 80% score within 1 year prior to start (one-time requirement).
• Core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals, OSHA topics with minimum 80% score within 1 year prior to start (one-time requirement).

Additional Requirements

• Non-expired photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Submission packet must include resume, 2 professional references (within last 2 years), job application, and employment history form.
• Badge photo (headshot, shoulders up, plain background) in JPEG format.

Summary

This is a 13-week night shift RN Surgery generalist role requiring a versatile surgical nurse capable of working across multiple surgical specialties with trauma experience preferred. The position demands comprehensive licensure, certifications, health screenings, background checks, and competency validations. Candidates should be prepared for possible holiday shifts and precepting responsibilities.