Stepdown Registered Nurse
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

Job Opportunity: Step Down Registered Nurse

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

Unit & Shift Details

• Work on a Stepdown unit with potential to float to similar patient care units including Emergency Department.
• Shifts are 3x12 hours, rotating between day (7:00 am - 7:30 pm) and night (7:00 pm - 7:30 am).
• Shift rotation may be adjusted based on hospital operational needs.
• Must work at least every other holiday.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year.
• Current certifications required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.

Certifications & Testing

• Baseline competency exams on medication administration and ECG interpretation are required at orientation (90% passing for medication, 80% for ECG).
• Certifications must be current and renewed if expiring within 30 days of assignment start.
• Preferred but not required: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to safely perform job functions.
• Fit mask (N95) test within 12 months, updated annually.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required with no declinations accepted unless approved medical/religious exemptions are submitted and approved:

  • Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titers)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination with approval)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine (required annually by November 30th; no declinations accepted)
• TB screening: 2-step PPD, QGold, or TSPOT within 12 months; chest X-ray and questionnaire if history of positive TB.
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant screens not accepted).
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year.

Background & Compliance

• Background check required prior to start, including a 7-year FCRA-compliant search and fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) within 12 months, updated annually.
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing; facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Education verification required for all candidates.
• NURSYS license verification within 30 days of start.

Documentation & Onboarding

• Must complete all required online training modules prior to start; modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome.
• Photo for badge required (headshot, shoulders up, white background).
• Resume with 3 years prior work history including at least 2 years in acute care in a similar area required.
• Two professional references from within the last year required (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to complete competency exams and pass required assessments during orientation.
• Modules and onboarding processes are time-sensitive and must be prioritized to avoid delays.
• Candidates with gaps longer than 6 months since last assignment at this facility may need to repeat orientation modules.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required beyond the specialty experience.

This position is ideal for experienced Stepdown RNs licensed in Ohio or a Compact State, comfortable with rotating 12-hour shifts and meeting comprehensive health and compliance requirements.