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)
• Shifts may be rotated as needed 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)
• 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

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Orientation & Testing

• Pass/fail ECG and medication testing completed onsite during orientation
• Orientation includes completion of SafeMedicate exam
• Online training modules must be completed prior to start (typically takes multiple days)
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; video must be watched before test

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (required for new candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later)
• Fit mask test (3M N95 1860 small/regular or 1870+) within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Measles (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Mumps (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD or QGold/TSPOT) or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• Annual flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/31 - 03/31)
• Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)

Background & Screening

• 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, 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
• Fingerprints must be completed under nursing code 4723.09
• Candidates may start with fingerprint results pending if prints are completed prior to start
• State-specific fingerprint attestation required

Documentation & History

• 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)
• Annual skills checklist required
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to complete all onboarding modules and pass required competency exams before starting
• Facility accommodates latex allergies with notification
• PAPRs may be approved on a case-by-case basis for mask fit failures due to religious or medical exemptions
• Candidates returning to the facility with less than a 6-month gap may have some orientation/testing exemptions

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity stepdown unit within a renowned healthcare system, requiring solid stepdown nursing experience and compliance with rigorous certification and health standards.