Stepdown RN
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.
• Rotating shifts: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (Day: 7:00 am – 7:30 pm / Night: 7:00 pm – 7:30 am). Shift rotation may be adjusted based on hospital needs.
• Must work at least every other holiday.

Required Qualifications

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

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • 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 (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to safely perform job functions.
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months, updated annually. Facial hair exemptions require approval.
• Immunizations and screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with annual updates)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B vaccination/titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Annual flu vaccination (no declinations accepted; medical/religious exemptions require approval)
• Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted).
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start.

Background and Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment.
• Comprehensive background check including 7-year FCRA-compliant search, education verification, and fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) within 12 months, updated annually. Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Primary source verification of RN license within 30 days of start.
• Nursys verification within 30 days of start.
• Two professional references from within the last year required (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).

Orientation and Training

• Completion of facility-specific online onboarding modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome).
• Modules include safety, medication administration, and ECG interpretation preparation materials.
• Baseline competency exams (medication and ECG) required at orientation with remediation and retake opportunities if needed.
• Candidates with less than 6 months gap from previous assignment at the facility may be exempt from some orientation requirements.

Additional Notes

• Progressive Care Unit experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Candidates must be prepared for potential floating to other units caring for similar patient populations.
• Must be flexible with shift rotations to meet operational needs.

This position is ideal for experienced Stepdown RNs with recent clinical experience and required certifications, seeking a travel contract opportunity in Ohio.