Travel RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: HVTI-Stepdown Float Pool
• 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

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 18 months permanent experience in the specialty prior to travel
• Minimum 18 months recent Cardiac Stepdown experience (travel experience accepted)
• PCU/Progressive care experience preferred but not required

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have permanent Ohio 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)
• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate pass required during orientation

Prior Travel Experience

• Travel experience in Cardiac Stepdown counts toward experience requirement
• No explicit prior travel experience required

Orientation & Testing

• Pass/fail ECG and medication testing completed onsite during orientation
• SafeMedicate pass required
• Orientation includes completion of online training modules prior to start
• Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; video must be watched before test

Health & Compliance Requirements

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

  • Tdap (every 10 years)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) with boosters if titers negative or equivocal
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)

Background & Verification

• Government-issued photo ID required on assignment
• Background check required prior to start, including:

  • FCRA compliant 7-year search
  • SSN trace, counties, states, nationwide, sex offender registry, OFAC, FACIS Level 3
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months, updated annually
• Education verification required for all candidates
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification within 30 days of start

Documentation & History

• Employment 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)
• Annual skills checklist required
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to complete all onboarding modules prior to clearance to start
• Candidates with a gap of less than 6 months since last Cleveland Clinic contract may have some testing exemptions
• Fingerprinting must be completed both through agency and facility processes
• Candidates must be able to safely perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
• Facility accommodates latex allergies with notification

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with strong Cardiac Stepdown skills seeking a travel contract in Ohio.