Travel Registered Nurse – Stepdown Unit
Cleveland, OH
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse - Stepdown 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 required to meet hospital operational needs

Required Experience

• Minimum 18 months of permanent experience in the specialty prior to travel
• Minimum 18 months recent Stepdown experience (travel experience counts)
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Progressive Care experience preferred but not required

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Must have a permanent Ohio RN license or a compact state RN license in hand
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (AHA or American Red Cross accepted)
• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate medication exam must be passed during orientation

Work Requirements

• Must work at least every other holiday
• Pass baseline competency exams (medication administration and ECG interpretation) during orientation

Required Qualifications & Compliance

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

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references from employment within 1 year of start (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)
• Employment application with at least 3 years prior work history including 2 years clinical acute care practice in a similar area
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams required
• Completion of facility-specific onboarding modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• Pass facility orientation exams including medication and ECG interpretation (SafeMedicate and ECG rhythm recognition)

Preferred Qualifications

• PCU/Progressive Care experience
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred but not required

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Must be able to pass all required health screenings and immunizations without declinations unless approved medical/religious exemptions are submitted and approved
• Candidates must be prepared for fingerprinting and background checks as per Ohio state and facility requirements
• Candidates must be able to work rotating 12-hour shifts and at least every other holiday

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.