Stepdown Registered Nurse
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Stepdown Unit

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

Unit & Shift Details

• Unit: HVTI-Stepdown (Stepdown Unit)
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts only
• Shift Rotation: Day/Night rotating shifts (7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm)
• Shifts may be variable to meet hospital operational needs

Experience Requirements

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

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have a permanent Ohio nursing license or a compact state license in hand
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross
  • NIHSS Stroke Certification (updated annually)

Additional Requirements

• Must work at least every other holiday
• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate pass required during orientation
• Background checks, fingerprinting, and education verification required prior to start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (for candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later)
• Fit mask test (N95) required within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap every 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella vaccinations or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption (required during flu season)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually
• References: 2 references from employment within 1 year, from a manager or supervisor
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical acute care experience in a similar area
• Annual competency exams and skills checklists required
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)

Prior Travel Experience

• Travel experience in Stepdown is accepted to meet recent experience requirement
• No explicit prior travel experience required beyond this

Notes

• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing and updated annually
• Candidates can start with fingerprinting results pending if completed prior to start
• Pass/fail testing for ECG and medication dosing will be completed onsite during orientation
• Candidates must complete all onboarding modules before clearance to start
• Facility accommodates latex allergies with notification

This position is ideal for experienced Stepdown RNs with strong acute care skills and required certifications, looking for a 13-week travel assignment in Ohio.