Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Unit: HVTI-Stepdown (Cardiac Stepdown Unit)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift Details

• 3x12 hour shifts only
• Rotating day/night shifts (7pm-7:30am / 7am-7:30pm)
• Shift rotation may be required to meet hospital operational needs

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 18 months permanent experience in the specialty prior to travel
• Minimum 18 months recent Cardiac Stepdown experience (travel experience accepted)
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or Progressive Care experience preferred but not required

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have permanent Ohio nursing license or compact state license in hand
• Required certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Certifications must be current and renewed if expiring within 30 days of start

Prior Travel Experience

• Travel experience in Cardiac Stepdown is accepted but prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required

Holiday Work

• Must be available to work at least every other holiday

Testing & Orientation

• ECG rhythm recognition test and SafeMedicate pass required during orientation
• Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication dosing required for all bedside RNs (except OR)
• Unit-specific competency exam required within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start is mandatory

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Snellen eye exam (for candidates signing 4/11/2025 or later)
• Fit mask (N95) fit test within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/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)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• Annual flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted)

Background & Screening

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background check including FCRA compliant 7-year search required prior to start and updated annually
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months of start and updated annually
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of signed contract
• Education verification required for all candidates
• NURSYS license verification within 30 days of start

Employment History & References

• Application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years clinical practice in acute care and similar area
• Two professional references required from employment within one year of start (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete all onboarding modules prior to clearance to start
• Candidates must work with facility policies regarding latex allergies and other accommodations
• Candidates may start with fingerprinting results pending but must complete fingerprinting prior to start
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific competency and safety testing requirements

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with strong cardiac stepdown skills and the ability to work rotating shifts in a high-acuity hospital setting.