Stepdown Registered Nurse
Cleveland, OH
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Travel Registered Nurse (Stepdown Unit) - Cleveland, Ohio

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Stepdown Unit)
• Location: Cleveland, Ohio
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour shifts, rotating days/nights (7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm)
• Unit: HVTI-Stepdown unit with potential to float to units J1-2, J33, and Emergency Department caring for similar patient populations

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 1.5 years of Stepdown experience
• Stepdown experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Ohio RN license or Compact State RN license in hand
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or American Red Cross)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (AHA or American Red Cross)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification required
• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate medication administration exam must be passed during orientation

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Work Requirements

• Must work at least every other holiday
• Shifts may be variable to meet operational needs, with best effort to honor preferences

Orientation & Competency Testing

• Baseline competency exams on medication administration (SafeMedicate) and ECG interpretation during orientation; passing scores required (90% for medication, 80% for ECG)
• Orientation includes completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start
• Physical exam, fit mask test, immunizations, and drug screening required as per facility policy

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to perform essential job functions
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations required: Tdap (every 10 years), MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu vaccine (seasonal)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable, updated annually
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel within 12 months, updated annually

Background & Compliance

• Background check including FCRA compliant 7-year search, education verification, fingerprinting (BCI and FBI) within 12 months, updated annually
• Fingerprinting must be completed under nursing code 4723.09; facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required

Documentation & History

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Employment application with at least 3 years prior work history including 2 years clinical acute care practice in similar area
• Two professional references from within 1 year of start (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)
• Skills checklist required annually

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a high-acuity stepdown unit with a reputable healthcare system in Ohio. Candidates must be prepared for rotating shifts and meet comprehensive licensing, certification, and health requirements.