Registered Nurse - Stepdown Unit
Cleveland, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Stepdown Unit

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Shift Details

• Unit: HVTI-Stepdown (Stepdown Unit)
• Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (3x12's)
• Shift Times: Day/Night rotating shifts (7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm)
• Shift rotation may be required to meet hospital operational needs
• Must work at least every other holiday

Experience Requirements

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

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have a permanent Ohio nursing license or a compact state license in hand
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate pass required during orientation

Orientation & Testing

• Pass/fail ECG and medication competency testing completed onsite during orientation
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Online training modules must be completed prior to start (typically takes multiple days)
• SafeMedicate preparation materials provided for review before orientation testing

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (for candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later)
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant screens not accepted)

Background & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment
• Background check required prior to start, including:

  • FCRA compliant 7-year search
  • SSN trace, counties, states, nationwide, sex offender registry, OFAC, FACIS Level 3, education verification
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract; facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite
• Primary source verification of state license and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start

Additional Requirements

• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar area
• Two professional references required from employment within one year of start (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)
• Candidates must be capable of safely performing essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Candidates must complete medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable

Notes

• Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required for this position
• Candidates must be prepared for variable shift rotations if needed
• Orientation and onboarding modules are high priority and must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome
• Candidates with gaps longer than 40 days between assignments may need to update physical exam, chest X-ray, and eye exam

This position offers an opportunity to work in a reputable healthcare system on a specialized stepdown unit with a structured orientation and compliance process.