Critical Care RN
Ravenna, Ohio
University Hospitals Portage Medical Center

Job Overview

Position: RN Critical Care
Location: Ravenna, Ohio
Facility: Portage Medical Center, University Hospitals
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Credentials and Certifications

1. BLS (Basic Life Support)

   • Required for clinical positions.
   • Certification from the American Heart Association only.

2. ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

   • Certification from the American Heart Association only.

3. License/Certificate Verification

   • Primary Source Verification of professional license and/or certification.
   • Must have a valid permanent RN license; temporary licenses are not accepted.

4. MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

   • Positive titers only from within the last 15 years.
   • Specific booster requirements apply.

5. Fit Test

   • Must be completed within 1 year prior to start.

6. Hepatitis B

   • Proof of full series or at least two vaccines from the series, or signed declination.

7. Varicella (Chickenpox)

   • Positive titers only from within the last 15 years.
   • Specific booster requirements apply.

8. Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)

   • Proof of vaccination within the past 10 years.

9. 2-Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot)

   • Negative reads within the last 6 months.

10. NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

    • Certification required.

11. UHS I-9 Attestation

    • Completed I-9 or attestation that completed I-9 is on file.

12. UHS Criminal Background Check Results

    • Must be completed within 6 months of start.

13. UHS Education Verification

    • Highest level of education verified; attestations not allowed.

14. UHS Employment Verification

    • Verification of employment within the last 5 years.

15. UHS Skills Checklist

    • Skill-specific checklist required to be completed within 1 year prior to start.

16. UHS Competency Exam

    • Must score at least 80%; to be completed within 1 year prior to start.

17. UHS Core Competencies

    • 80% passing score required; completed within 1 year prior to start.

18. Physical/Health Statement

    • Pre-employment exam statement signed, stating the traveler is able to work without restrictions.

19. Influenza Vaccine

    • Proof of vaccination from October to March or approved exemptions.

20. UHS Module Completion Certificate

    • Completion of safety and compliance training modules.

Additional Information

• COVID-19 Vaccine: Proof of vaccine series or completion of medical/religious exemption form preferred.
• Driver's License/State ID: Non-expired photo ID required.
• Resume and References: Resume must include education and work history, with 2 professional references required within the last 2 years.
• Headshot: Shoulders up, plain background, uploaded as JPEG only.

This information is crucial for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel nursing position in critical care. Ensure all credentials and certifications are up to date and meet the specified requirements before applying.