Stepdown Unit 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 (Progressive Care Unit)
• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts only
• Shift Rotation: Day/Night rotating shifts (7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm)
• Shift flexibility may be required to meet hospital operational needs
• 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 Stepdown experience (travel experience accepted)
• PCU/Progressive care experience preferred but not required
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly 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 (must be current)
• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate pass required during orientation

Orientation & Testing

• Orientation includes ECG rhythm recognition and SafeMedicate testing; passing scores required
• Pass/Fail testing for EKG and medication dosing during orientation
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually

Health & Immunization Requirements

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

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test (2-step PPD or equivalent) or chest X-ray if history of positive TB, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titers with boosters if needed
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination documentation
  • 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
  • SSN trace, counties, states, nationwide, sex offender registry, OFAC, FACIS Level 3, education verification
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Fingerprinting (BCI and FBI) required within 48 hours of contract signing and updated annually

  • Must be completed under nursing code 4723.09
  • Facility will conduct additional fingerprinting onsite
  • Candidates may start with fingerprint results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start
• References: 2 professional references from within 1 year of start, from manager/supervisor level (co-worker references not accepted)
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical acute care experience in a similar area

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of online onboarding and training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome)
• Modules include safety manual acknowledgement and other facility-specific training
• Candidates must complete medication/pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Annual skills checklist required
• Candidates must be prepared to comply with all facility policies and testing requirements

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse with at least 18 months of permanent Stepdown experience. The position requires rotating 12-hour shifts and a valid Ohio or compact nursing license. Certifications in BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS are mandatory. Candidates must pass orientation testing and meet comprehensive health, immunization, background, and compliance requirements. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

This summary excludes contact details, pay rates, and facility names per request.