Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown
Cleveland, OH
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Flexible, Rotating
$2,592/weekOverview
- Start Date08/28/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays, Nights, Flexible, Rotating
- Duration20 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$936/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,656/week
Description
Registered Nurse (RN) – Stepdown (HVTI)
Location: Cleveland, OH 44195
Facility: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Hospital
Specialty: Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute (HVTI) Stepdown Unit
Contract Length: 20 Weeks (13-week contracts also accepted)
Shift: Rotating Days/Nights | 3x12 Hours (7:00 AM–7:30 PM / 7:00 PM–7:30 AM)
Job Summary
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Hospital is seeking an experienced Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute (HVTI) Stepdown Unit. This is an Auto Offer opportunity with 3x12-hour shifts only.
Travelers should be flexible to work rotating day and night shifts based on operational needs. While the facility will make every effort to honor a traveler's preferred shift, shift rotation may be required.
Candidates must also be willing to float to designated units caring for the same patient population.
Schedule
- Auto Offer
- 3x12-hour shifts only
- Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
- Rotating day/night schedule as required by operational needs
- Block scheduling is not available
- Travelers must work at least every other holiday
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 18 months of combined permanent experience in the Stepdown specialty (experience may be combined)
- Minimum 18 months of recent Stepdown experience
- Recent travel experience will satisfy the recent Stepdown experience requirement
- PCU/Progressive Care experience preferred but not required
- First-time travelers accepted
- Must possess an active Ohio RN License or Compact RN License before submission
Required Certifications
- BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
- ACLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)
- NIHSS
Required Skills & Requirements
Candidates must have:
- Recent Stepdown nursing experience
- Ability to care for patients in a Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Stepdown unit
- ECG rhythm recognition competency
- Safe medication administration competency
- Flexibility to work rotating day and night shifts based on operational needs
- Willingness to float to assigned units as needed
Floating Requirements
Candidates must be willing to float to:
- J1-2
- J33
- Emergency Department (ED) to care for the same patient population
Orientation Requirements
The following assessments are required during orientation:
- ECG Rhythm Recognition Test
- Safe Medicate Assessment
Candidates must achieve an acceptable passing score on both assessments.
Notes
- 18 months of combined permanent Stepdown experience
- 18 months of recent Stepdown experience (travel experience accepted)
- Active Ohio RN License or Compact RN License
- BLS (AHA or American Red Cross)
- ACLS (AHA or American Red Cross)
- NIHSS certification
- Willingness to work rotating day/night shifts
- Willingness to float to J1-2, J33, and the Emergency Department to care for the same patient population
- Ability to successfully complete the ECG Rhythm Recognition and SafeMedicate assessments during orientation
Employer
Prime Staffing
5 nurses recommend working with Prime Staffing
At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.
We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.
Cleveland, OH
About
Cleveland, Ohio, is rich in culture, history and entertainment and a music lover's paradise. The city is most famously known as the home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It’s also home to the Cleveland Orchestra, which is widely considered one of the best in the world. The city boasts large Italian-American and Polish-American populations and all the culture and diversity they bring. Local attractions include the Playhouse Square theater district, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and the Cleveland Botanical Garden. Cleveland is also home to three major league sports teams: the NFL's Browns, the MLB's Indians and the NBA’s Cavaliers. The city even has its own unique cuisine, featuring Polish-inspired favorites like the pierogi, Polish Boy and paczki.
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