Stepdown Registered Nurse
Cleveland, Ohio
The Cleveland Clinic

Registered Nurse – Stepdown Unit (Travel/Contract)

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Work on a Stepdown unit with potential to 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 required to meet 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 PCU 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 Stroke Certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Preferred Qualifications

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

Orientation and Competency Testing

• Baseline competency exams for medication administration and ECG interpretation are required at orientation.
• Candidates unsuccessful on first attempt will receive remediation and retake opportunities.
• SafeMedicate prep materials provided prior to orientation.

Licensing, Background, and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment.
• Background check including FCRA-compliant 7-year search, education verification, and fingerprinting (FBI and BCI) required prior to start and updated annually.
• Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing and results must be on file before contract extension. Facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Primary source verification of RN license within 30 days of start.
• Nursys verification required within 30 days of start.

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to perform essential job functions.
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months of start and updated annually; PAPRs require approval if needed.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required with official documentation:

  • Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test (2-step PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 12 months or chest X-ray if past positive.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster if titers negative/equivocal.
  • Hepatitis B – titer, series, or declination with agency-approved exemption.
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster if titers negative/equivocal.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required annually (no declinations accepted; medical/religious exemptions require agency approval).
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually; instant drug screens not accepted.
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year of start.

Documentation and Onboarding

• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start; must be done on a computer using Google Chrome.
• Photo for badge required (headshot, shoulders up, white background).
• Employment application must include 3 years prior work history with at least 2 years in acute care and similar clinical area.
• Two professional references required from recent employment within 1 year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director).

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared for variable shifts and floating to similar units as needed.
• Must comply with all facility policies and complete all required documentation and certifications prior to start.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required but recent Stepdown travel experience counts toward Stepdown experience requirement.

This position offers a structured travel contract opportunity for experienced Stepdown RNs licensed in Ohio or Compact states, with comprehensive orientation and competency validation to ensure readiness for the role.