Cardiac and Thoracic Step-Down RN
Cleveland, Ohio
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Job Opportunity: SDU RN (Step Down Unit Nurse)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Night Shift)
Specialty: RN Step Down (Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery Unit)

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a cardiac and thoracic surgery step-down unit (SDU).
• Care for patients requiring telemetry monitoring.

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Valid RN license in Ohio.

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within the last year.

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Certifications

• BLS issued by American Heart Association.
• ACLS.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS).

Health and Safety Requirements

• MMR: Positive titers within last 15 years; booster protocol applies if low titer.
• Varicella: Positive titers within last 15 years; booster protocol applies if low titer.
• Hepatitis B: Proof of full series, partial series with declination, or positive titer within 15 years.
• Tdap: Vaccination within last 10 years; no declinations accepted.
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Preferred but not required; medical or religious exemptions accepted.
• Influenza Vaccine: Optional; if declined during flu season (Oct-Mar), mask-wearing and specific attestation forms required.
• Tuberculosis Testing: 2-step PPD or IGRA (QuantiFERON/TSPOT) with negative results within last 6 months; annual requirement. If positive, clear chest X-ray (valid 5 years) and current TB questionnaire required.
• Fit Test: Completed within 1 year prior to start; annual update required. Approved respirator models specified.
• Physical Exam: Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to work without restrictions.

Background and Compliance

• Criminal Background Check: Within 6 months of start; includes social security trace, county searches (7 years), national criminal sweep, and sex offender registry.
• OIG Exclusion Check: Within 6 months prior to start.
• SAM/EPLS/GSA/OFAC Screening: Within 6 months prior to start.
• Fingerprints: Ohio residents must provide BCI&I check and FBI fingerprint check depending on residency duration; attestation allowed if pending.
• Drug Screen: 10-panel urine drug screen within 60 days prior to start; instant drug screens not accepted.
• I-9 Verification: Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. required.
• Education Verification: Highest level of education verified through third party; international education requires equivalency.
• Employment Verification: Verification of employment within last 5 years through third party.
• Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist completed within 1 year prior to start; required once upon initial hire.
• Competency Exam: Department-specific exam with minimum 80% score; completed within 1 year prior to start.
• Core Competencies: Includes HIPAA, Joint Commission NPSG, OSHA topics; 80% passing score required; completed within 1 year prior to start.
• Badge Photo: Required (headshot, shoulders up, plain background, JPEG format).
• Driver’s License/State ID: Non-expired photo ID required.

Submission Requirements

• Resume including education and work history.
• Two professional references from within the last 2 years.
• Completed job application form.
• Employment history form confirming previous employment at the hiring institution (if applicable).

Additional Notes

• Attestations are generally not accepted except for fingerprint pending status.
• Some requirements (e.g., drug screen, background check) are not annual but must be current at start or after breaks in assignment.
• This position involves night shift hours and care on a specialized cardiac/thoracic step-down unit requiring telemetry skills.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this SDU RN position.