Registered Nurse - Step Down Unit
Cleveland, Ohio
West Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Step Down

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Provide safe, efficient, age-specific nursing care to patients and families using the nursing process to help them attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health. Deliver relationship-based nursing care with technical skills that ensure safe practice and positive outcomes. Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively to optimize patient care and clinical operations. Demonstrate leadership to influence clinical and operational outcomes. Perform RN duties as assigned.

Nurse/Patient Ratio: 1:4 / 1:5 / 1:6
Floating Requirement: May be required to float to various inpatient areas including step down units, medical/surgical units, and emergency departments for care of boarded patients.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Registered Nurse (RN) License: Must have a valid permanent RN license. Temporary licenses are not accepted. Primary source verification required within 30 days of start and updated upon expiration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS): American Heart Association only.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS): American Heart Association only.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum of 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Additional Information

• Must be able to work in various inpatient units as needed.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills required.
• Leadership qualities to influence positive clinical and operational outcomes.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs seeking a long-term assignment in a step down nursing environment with opportunities to float across multiple inpatient units.