PCU/Stepdown Registered Nurse
Akron, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (PCU/Stepdown) - Akron, Ohio (Travel/Contract)

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Location: Akron, Ohio
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Requirements

• Minimum 18 months of recent permanent experience in PCU/Stepdown prior to travel assignment
• Must hold a permanent Ohio nursing license or a compact state license
• AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate pass required during orientation
• Must carry a government-issued photo ID while on assignment

Certifications & Training

• Required:

  • AHA BLS (Basic Life Support) - Instructor or Provider; RQI acceptable
  • AHA ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Instructor or Provider; RQI acceptable
  • Pass/Fail ECG & Medication Testing during orientation (SafeMedicate)
  • Unit-specific competency exam within 12 months of start, updated annually
  • Annual acknowledgment of Orientation Safety Manual
  • State License Primary Source Verification within 30 days of start
  • NURSYS Verification within 30 days of start
  • NIH Stroke Certification preferred for PCU/Stepdown
• Preferred (not required):

  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) for ER
  • CHEMO certification not required for Oncology
  • CNOR preferred for RNFAs (not applicable here)

Background & Compliance

• Background check required prior to start, including:

  • FCRA compliant 7-year search (SSN trace, counties, states, nationwide)
  • Education verification (international verifications require CGFNS documentation)
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start and updated annually

  • Must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract
  • Facility will conduct additional fingerprinting onsite
  • Candidates may start with fingerprint results pending if completed prior to start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including eye exam and color-blind testing (for new candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later)
• Fit mask (N95) fit testing within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• Required immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Annual flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)

Documentation & Onboarding

• Must complete all required onboarding modules prior to start (typically takes multiple days)
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; video must be watched before testing
• Photo for badge required (headshot, shoulders up, white background)
• References: 2 references from employment within 1 year of start (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar area

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared for pass/fail testing during orientation (ECG and medication)
• Candidates with gaps longer than 6 months since last Cleveland Clinic contract may have additional requirements
• Candidates must carry government-issued photo ID at all times during assignment
• Facility uses Qualivis – Lotus system for submitting hours worked

This position is ideal for experienced PCU/Stepdown RNs with current Ohio or compact state licenses seeking a night shift travel contract in Akron, Ohio.