Stepdown Registered Nurse
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

Job Opportunity: Step Down Registered Nurse

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Shift Details

• Work on a Stepdown unit with potential float to similar patient care units including Emergency Department.
• Shifts are 3x12 hours, rotating between day (7:00 am - 7:30 pm) and night (7:00 pm - 7:30 am).
• Shift rotation may be adjusted based on hospital operational needs.
• Must work at least every other holiday.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Minimum 1.5 years of Stepdown nursing experience.
• Stepdown experience within the last year.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Required Licenses & Certifications

• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification (AHA, Apex, AACME, or Bluecloud only; Healthstream certs not accepted).
• ECG rhythm recognition test and medication safety exam (SafeMedicate) must be passed during orientation.

Orientation & Competency Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome).
• Passing scores required on baseline competency exams for medication administration (90%) and ECG interpretation (80%).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to safely perform job functions.
• Fit mask test (3M N95 1860 or 1870+) within 12 months, updated annually.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility policy, updated annually.
• Required immunizations/vaccinations with no declinations accepted (Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu seasonal vaccination). Medical and religious exemptions must be approved through agency and facility process.
• Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted).
• Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year of start.

Background & Documentation

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment.
• Comprehensive background check including 7-year FCRA-compliant search, updated annually or after breaks in service of 2+ months.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting completed within 48 hours of contract signing, results required within 12 months and updated annually. Facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite.
• Employment application with at least 3 years prior work history including 2 years clinical acute care practice in a similar area.
• Two professional references from within one year of start date required (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to complete all onboarding modules and competency testing prior to clearance to start.
• Candidates with a gap of less than 6 months since their last assignment at this facility may be exempt from some orientation requirements.
• Candidates must use their legal name consistently across all documentation.
• Facility accommodates latex allergies with notification.
• Prior travel experience is accepted but not explicitly required.

This position is ideal for experienced Stepdown RNs seeking a travel contract with a reputable healthcare facility in Ohio.