Travel Registered Nurse - Stepdown Unit
Cleveland, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,507/weekOverview
- Start Date02/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown position requiring an active OH or compact RN license and 18 months of recent specialty experience.
Responsibilities
- Work in a hospital Stepdown unit
- Day and night rotating shifts, 3x12 hours (7:00am-7:30pm/7:00pm-7:30am)
- Schedule may be adjusted based on operational needs, with the possibility of variable shifts
- Assignment length is 13 weeks
- Requires working at least every other holiday
- Responsibilities include providing nursing care to Stepdown patients with support from a multidisciplinary team
- Travelers may be rotated between shifts to meet hospital needs
- Orientation includes 4 hours of online modules, with additional pre-start and annual modules as required
- Holiday coverage required for assigned holidays
- Permanent or per diem candidates may not return to facility assignments for at least 1 year after the previous end date
- Nicotine use policy exempts nurses for a limited time; drug screening required
- Candidates must complete onsite fingerprinting and badging prior to the start date
Requirements
- Active permanent OH or compact RN license in hand
- Minimum 18 months of recent Stepdown (SDU) or Progressive Care (PCU) experience required
- AHA or American Red Cross BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Must pass ECG rhythm recognition and safeMedicate tests during orientation (two attempts maximum)
- References from a manager, ANM, supervisor, or director in the specialty are required
- No open criminal background cases or license hits accepted
Benefits
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
Employer
American Traveler
59 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah got me my first travel position. She was very proactive in finding me a suitable job and location.
Cons
None
Recommends working with American Traveler
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Cleveland, OH
About
Cleveland, Ohio, is rich in culture, history and entertainment and a music lover's paradise. The city is most famously known as the home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It’s also home to the Cleveland Orchestra, which is widely considered one of the best in the world. The city boasts large Italian-American and Polish-American populations and all the culture and diversity they bring. Local attractions include the Playhouse Square theater district, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Cleveland is also home to three major league sports teams: the NFL's Browns, the MLB's Indians and the NBA’s Cavaliers. The city even has its own unique cuisine, featuring Polish-inspired favorites like the pierogi, Polish Boy and paczki.
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