PCU Registered Nurse
Mayfield Heights, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: PCU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Specialty: Registered Nurse – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Stepdown

Job Details

• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 18 months of recent permanent experience in PCU/Stepdown nursing prior to travel assignment
• Must hold a permanent Ohio nursing license or a compact state license

Certifications Required

• AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate pass required during orientation

Orientation & Testing

• ECG rhythm recognition and SafeMedicate testing will be completed onsite during orientation; passing scores are mandatory
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Pass/fail testing (EKG/Medication) required for all bedside RNs (except OR) during orientation

Licensure & Background Checks

• Background check required prior to start, including FCRA compliant 7-year search and education verification
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start and updated annually
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (for 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
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD or QGold/TSPOT) or chest X-ray if history of positive TB, updated annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers with boosters if needed
• Hepatitis B vaccination or titer or declination
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer with booster if needed
• Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/31 - 03/31)

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) must be carried on assignment
• Two professional references required from employment within one 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
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual and pass/fail testing requirements

Notes

• Candidates can start with fingerprinting results pending as long as fingerprinting is completed prior to start
• Candidates with a gap of less than 40 days between Cleveland Clinic assignments may not need to repeat physical, eye exam, or modules
• Religious and medical exemptions for vaccines are reviewed on a case-by-case basis; declinations are not accepted
• Candidates must renew certifications and licenses if they expire within 30 days of start date

This position is ideal for experienced PCU/Stepdown RNs with current Ohio or compact state licensure seeking a travel contract in a reputable healthcare system.