Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN
Cleveland, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Unit: HVTI-Stepdown (Cardiac Stepdown Unit)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift Details

• 3 shifts of 12 hours each (3x12's) only
• Day/Night rotating shifts: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM / 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
• Shifts may be variable to meet hospital operational needs; facility will try to honor preferred shifts but reserves the right to rotate

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 18 months of permanent experience in the specialty prior to travel
• Minimum 18 months of recent Cardiac 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)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification

Holiday Work

• Must be available to work at least every other holiday

Testing & Orientation

• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate competency test required during orientation; passing scores required
• Unit-specific competency exams required within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Online training modules must be completed prior to start (typically takes multiple days)
• Pass/Fail ECG & Medication testing required onsite during orientation (not required for legacy candidates with less than 6 months gap between contracts)

Health & Immunization Requirements

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

  • Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • 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 drug 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 and education verification
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start and updated annually; must be completed under nursing code 4723.09
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract; facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite
• State license primary source verification and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start

Employment History & References

• 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)

Summary

This travel Registered Nurse position in Cleveland, Ohio requires a minimum of 18 months of permanent experience in cardiac stepdown or related progressive care, with appropriate Ohio licensure and certifications (BLS, ACLS, NIHSS). The role involves rotating 12-hour shifts on a cardiac stepdown unit, with mandatory holiday work. Candidates must complete comprehensive onboarding including competency testing, health screenings, immunizations, and background checks prior to starting. Fingerprinting and background compliance are strictly enforced.

Prior travel experience is accepted but not explicitly required.