Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Specialty: Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown (HVTI-Stepdown Float Pool unit)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts only (Day/Night rotating shifts: 7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm)
• Shift Rotation: Shifts may vary to meet hospital operational needs; facility will try to honor preferred shifts but reserves the right to rotate.
• Experience Required:

  • Minimum 18 months of permanent experience in the specialty prior to travel.
  • Minimum 18 months of recent Cardiac Stepdown experience (travel experience accepted).
  • PCU/Progressive care experience preferred but not required.
• Licensing: Must have a permanent Ohio nursing license or a compact state license in hand.
• Certifications Required:

  • AHA BLS & ACLS
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Holiday Work: Must work at least every other holiday.
• Testing:

  • ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate medication competency test during orientation; passing scores required.

Orientation & Training

• Online training modules must be completed prior to start; these are high priority and cannot be delayed.
• Pass/Fail ECG and medication testing completed onsite during orientation.
• Facility uses Qualivis – Lotus system for submitting hours worked.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Identification: Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID) required and must be carried on assignment.
• Background Checks:

  • Comprehensive background check including FCRA compliant 7-year search, education verification, and monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
  • Fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) required within 48 hours of contract signing; must be updated annually. Facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite.
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam.
  • Fit mask test (3M N95) within 12 months, updated annually.
  • Immunizations/vaccinations: Tdap (every 10 years), MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu vaccine or approved exemption.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually.
  • Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted).
• References: Two professional references from within one year of start, from a manager or supervisor.
• Employment History: Must provide 3 years of prior work history including at least 2 years of clinical practice in an acute care setting similar to the assignment.
• Competency Exams: Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete all onboarding modules on a computer using Google Chrome; modules cannot be completed on a phone.
• Candidates with a break in employment longer than 6 months at this facility may need to re-orient and re-complete modules.
• Candidates must use their legal name in onboarding systems.
• Facility accommodates latex allergies with notification.
• Religious and medical exemptions for vaccines are reviewed on a case-by-case basis; declinations are not accepted.
• Candidates may start with fingerprinting results pending as long as fingerprinting is completed prior to start.

This position offers a structured travel contract opportunity in a prestigious healthcare system with clear requirements for experience, licensing, certifications, and compliance documentation.