Neuro Stepdown RN
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

Job Opportunity: Stepdown Neuro Registered Nurse

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), 3 shifts per week (36 hours/week)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a Stepdown Neuro unit providing specialized nursing care.
• Night shift position with 12-hour shifts.
• Must work at least every other holiday.
• Orientation includes passing an ECG rhythm recognition test and a SafeMedicate medication administration exam.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Minimum 1.5 years of Stepdown nursing experience, with Stepdown experience within the last year.
• Current certifications required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Licensure & Certifications

• Primary source verification of RN license required within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start.
• Certifications expiring within 30 days of start must be renewed prior to assignment.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to safely perform job functions.
• Fit mask test (N95 3M 1860 small/regular or 1870+) within 12 months, updated annually.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required with official documentation:

  • Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Measles (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Mumps (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (required annually; no declinations accepted)
• Tuberculosis screening:

  • Negative 2-step PPD, QGold, or TSPOT within 12 months, updated annually
  • If past positive, chest X-ray within 5 years plus annual TB questionnaire signed by provider
• Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted).
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start.

Background & Compliance

• Background check required prior to start, including a 7-year FCRA-compliant search. Must be updated annually or after breaks in service of 2+ months.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start and updated annually. Must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing. Facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite.
• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment.

Documentation & Onboarding

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start is mandatory. Modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome; cannot be completed on a phone.
• Photo for badge required (headshot, shoulders up, white background).
• Resume/CV with 3 years prior work history including at least 2 years clinical acute care experience in a similar area.
• Two professional references from within the last year required (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).

Additional Notes

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience preferred but not required.
• Candidates with a gap of less than 6 months since their last assignment at this facility may be exempt from some orientation testing and module requirements.
• Candidates must be prepared to complete all onboarding and compliance requirements promptly to avoid delays.

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro Stepdown RNs with current Ohio licensure seeking a travel contract night shift role.