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

Job Opportunity: Step Down Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Work in a Stepdown unit with potential to float to similar patient care units including Emergency Department.
• Shifts: 3 twelve-hour shifts per week (rotating day/night shifts, 7pm-7:30am and 7am-7:30pm). Shift rotation may be required based on operational needs.
• Must work at least every other holiday.
• Orientation includes ECG rhythm recognition and medication safety testing; passing scores required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIHSS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Preferred Qualifications

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or Progressive Care experience preferred but not required.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required.
• Background checks including FCRA compliant 7-year search, monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks, and fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) within 12 months, updated annually. Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing.
• Education verification required.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including capability assessment for essential job functions.
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months, updated annually.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap every 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation (no declinations accepted)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted).
• Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year of start.

Orientation and Training

• Completion of online training modules prior to start is mandatory. Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome and cannot be skipped.
• Modules typically take multiple days and must be completed before clearance to start.
• Photo for badge required (headshot, shoulders up, white background).
• Baseline competency exams (medication administration and ECG interpretation) completed during orientation; passing scores required.

Additional Requirements

• References: Two professional references from within one year of start date required (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).
• Employment application must include at least 3 years prior work history with 2 years in acute care and similar clinical area.
• Skills checklist required annually.
• Fingerprint attestation required for Ohio BCI/FBI results, valid for one year.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is accepted but not explicitly required beyond the Stepdown experience requirement.
• Candidates must be prepared for rotating shifts and holiday work.
• Compliance with all health, safety, and credentialing requirements is mandatory for assignment start and continuation.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with Stepdown or progressive care experience seeking a travel contract in Ohio.