Stepdown Registered Nurse
Cleveland, OH
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Travel Registered Nurse - Stepdown Unit

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

Job Description

• Assignment in a Stepdown unit (HVTI-Stepdown).
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts (7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm), rotating D/N shifts. Shift rotation may be required to meet hospital operational needs.
• Must work at least every other holiday.
• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate testing required during orientation; passing scores required.

Required Experience

• Minimum 18 months of permanent experience in the specialty (Stepdown nursing) prior to travel.
• 18 months of recent Stepdown experience required; travel experience in Stepdown counts.
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or Progressive Care experience preferred but not required.

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Must have a permanent Ohio nursing license or a compact state license in hand.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or American Red Cross).
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (AHA or American Red Cross).
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required.

Orientation & Testing

• ECG rhythm recognition and SafeMedicate pass/fail testing during orientation.
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually.
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start is mandatory.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam.
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months, updated annually.
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine every 10 years.
• Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 12 months or chest X-ray if history of positive TB.
• Immunizations or positive titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella, and Hepatitis B.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually.

Background & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required 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, updated annually. Must be completed under nursing code 4723.09. Facility fingerprinting also required.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references from employment within the past year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).
• Employment application including 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years in acute care and similar specialty.
• Annual skills checklist and competency exams.

Notes

• Candidates must be prepared for variable shifts and holiday work.
• Modules and onboarding must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone.
• Candidates with gaps longer than 6 months between Cleveland Clinic assignments may need to repeat orientation and modules.
• Pass/fail testing and competency exams are not required for legacy candidates with less than 6 months gap between contracts.

This position is ideal for experienced Stepdown RNs with strong clinical skills, current Ohio or compact nursing licensure, and required certifications ready to work a 13-week travel contract in a high-acuity hospital setting.