Stepdown Registered Nurse
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

Registered Nurse – Stepdown Unit (Travel/Contract)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Assignment on a Stepdown unit with potential to float to similar patient care units including Emergency Department.
• Rotating shifts with 12-hour shifts (3 shifts per week):

  • Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Shift rotation may be adjusted based on hospital operational needs.
• Must work at least every other holiday.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 1.5 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with experience within the last year
• Current certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Certifications & Testing

• Baseline competency exams (medication administration and ECG interpretation) required at orientation with remediation and retake opportunities if needed.
• Certifications must be current and renewed if expiring within 30 days of assignment start.
• Additional preferred but not required: PCU/Progressive Care experience.

Licensure & Background Checks

• Background check required prior to assignment start and must be updated annually or after breaks in service of 2+ months.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start and updated annually. Facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite.
• Primary source verification of RN license within 30 days of start.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to safely perform job functions.
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months and updated annually.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required with no declinations accepted unless approved medical/religious exemptions submitted and approved:

  • Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria) every 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination with approved exemption
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required annually (no declinations accepted)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted).
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start.

Documentation & Onboarding

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment.
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome).
• Photo for badge may be required depending on role.
• 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

• Candidates must be prepared to complete all onboarding and competency requirements prior to start date.
• Modules and training are high priority and must be completed timely to avoid delays.
• Facility uses a specific system for submitting hours worked.

This position is ideal for experienced Stepdown RNs with solid acute care backgrounds and current Ohio licensure, seeking a travel contract with rotating 12-hour shifts in a high-acuity hospital setting.