Stepdown Unit Registered Nurse
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

Registered Nurse – Stepdown Unit (Travel/Contract)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Work on a Stepdown unit with potential to float to similar patient care units including Emergency Department.
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour shifts (Day: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM / Night: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM). Shift rotation possible based on 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 at least some 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) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or Progressive Care experience preferred but not required.

Orientation and Onboarding

• Completion of online training modules prior to start is mandatory; modules must be completed on a computer using Google Chrome.
• Modules include facility-specific training and must be completed before clearance to start.
• Baseline competency exams (medication administration and ECG interpretation) are completed during orientation.
• Candidates with less than 6 months gap from previous assignment at the facility may be exempt from some orientation testing.

Additional Information

• Candidates must submit a completed employment application including at least 3 years of prior work history with 2 years in acute care and similar specialty area.
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing; results must be updated annually. Facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite.
• Candidates may start with fingerprinting results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start.
• Photo for badge required (headshot, shoulders up, white background).
• Must comply with facility’s safety and competency testing policies throughout assignment.

Work Environment

• Stepdown unit with potential float to other units caring for similar patient populations.
• Rotating shifts with 12-hour duration.
• Must be flexible to meet operational needs including shift rotation and holiday work.

This position is ideal for experienced Stepdown nurses licensed in Ohio or Compact states, who are comfortable with rotating 12-hour shifts and meeting comprehensive health and credentialing requirements.