Travel Stepdown Registered Nurse
Cleveland, OH
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Rotating
$2,337/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftRotating
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingClinic
Pay
Description
Travel/Contract Registered Nurse - Step Down Unit
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
- Assignment in a Stepdown unit (HVTI-Stepdown)
- Rotating day/night shifts (7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm) with 12-hour shifts (3 shifts per week)
- Shift rotation may be adjusted based on hospital operational needs
- Must work at least every other holiday
Required Experience
- Minimum 18 months of permanent experience in the specialty prior to travel
- Minimum 18 months recent Stepdown experience (travel experience accepted)
- Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or Progressive Care experience preferred but not required
Required Licenses & Certifications
- Permanent 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
- ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate pass required during orientation
Additional Requirements
- Must pass background checks including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (completed within 48 hours of contract signing and updated annually)
- Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment
- Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (required for new candidates starting 4/11/2025 or later)
- Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months of start and updated annually
- Immunizations and health screenings required:
- Tdap every 10 years
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers
- Hepatitis B vaccination or titer
- Varicella vaccination or positive titer
- Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
- Drug screening (standard 10 panel) within 12 months of start, updated annually
- Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
- Pass/fail testing for ECG and medication dosing during orientation (not required for legacy candidates with less than 6 months gap between contracts)
- References: 2 professional references from within 1 year of start, from a manager or supervisor (co-worker references not accepted)
- Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar area to assignment
Prior Travel Experience
- Travel experience is accepted to meet the Stepdown experience requirement
- No explicit prior travel experience required beyond this
Notes
- Candidates must be prepared for rotating shifts and holiday work
- Orientation includes competency exams and safety manual acknowledgements
- Fingerprinting must be completed both through the agency and onsite at the facility
- Candidates with gaps longer than 6 months between Cleveland Clinic assignments may need to repeat onboarding modules and orientation
This position is ideal for experienced Stepdown RNs with strong acute care skills and the ability to work flexible shifts in a high-acuity hospital setting.
Employer
Olaro
13 nurses recommend working with Olaro
Pros
Very friendly, extremely helpful and patient, explains the steps needed well and clearly. Very understanding and kind. Dave always made sure to keep in contact and help control my fears as I started my first travel assignment.
Cons
None.
Recommends working with Olaro
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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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