Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Unit: HVTI-Stepdown (Cardiac Stepdown)

Job Details

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts (D/N rotating shifts: 7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm)

  • Shifts may be variable to meet hospital operational needs; facility will try to honor preferred shifts but reserves the right to rotate.
• Work Schedule: Must work at least every other holiday

Experience Requirements

• 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
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly 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) certification
• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate pass required during orientation

Orientation & Testing

• Pass/fail ECG and medication competency testing completed onsite 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
• SafeMedicate preparation materials provided for exam preparation

Health & Immunization Requirements

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

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

Background & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried 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 of start, updated annually

  • Fingerprints must be completed under nursing code 4723.09
  • Facility will conduct additional fingerprinting onsite
• References: 2 references required from employment within 1 year, from a manager or supervisor (co-worker references not accepted)
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar area

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to complete all onboarding modules prior to clearance to start
• Candidates with gaps greater than 6 months since last Cleveland Clinic assignment may need to retake orientation/testing
• Facility accommodates latex allergies with notification
• Religious and medical exemptions for vaccines reviewed on a case-by-case basis; declinations generally not accepted

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with strong cardiac stepdown skills seeking a travel contract in a reputable Ohio healthcare system.