Stepdown Registered Nurse
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
• Shift: 3x12-hour shifts only (D/N 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) / Progressive Care experience preferred but not required

Licensure & Certifications

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

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross
  • NIHSS Stroke Certification (AHA, Apex, AACME, or Bluecloud only)
• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate pass required during orientation

Orientation & Testing

• Pass/fail ECG and medication testing completed onsite during orientation
• Qualivis – Lotus system used for submitting hours worked

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (for candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later)
• Fit mask test (3M N95) within 12 months and updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel within 12 months, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/31 - 03/31)

Background & Documentation

• 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, updated annually (code 4723.09 Nursing)
• Education verification required for all candidates
• References: 2 required from employment within 1 year, from manager/supervisor/charge nurse/director
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar area

Competency & Training

• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgement required
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• SafeMedicate prep materials provided for pass/fail exam during orientation

Additional Notes

• Candidates must have permanent Ohio or compact state nursing license in hand before starting
• Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required for this position
• Candidates must be prepared to complete all required documentation and certifications before or at orientation
• Facility accommodates latex allergies with notification
• Candidates with gaps in employment longer than 40 days may need to update physical exam, chest X-ray, and eye exam

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity in a reputable healthcare system with clear requirements for experience, licensure, certifications, and compliance.