Registered Nurse - Stepdown Unit
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 of 12 hours each (either day or night shifts). Shifts may rotate as needed to meet operational demands.
• Must work at least every other holiday.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months combined permanent experience as a Registered Nurse, preferably in one location but can be combined.
• At least 18 months recent Stepdown or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience; travel experience accepted.
• Must hold a permanent Ohio RN license or a valid Compact State RN license.
• Current certifications required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Successful completion of ECG rhythm recognition and medication safety (SafeMedicate) tests during orientation with passing scores required.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to safely perform job functions.
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months, updated annually.
• 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 as applicable
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccinations or positive titers with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B vaccination/titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with booster if needed
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required annually (no declinations accepted)
• Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually (instant drug screens not accepted).
• Snellen eye exam within 1 year, updated as needed.

Background and Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried on assignment.
• Comprehensive background check including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting required within 12 months, updated annually. Must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing. Facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite.
• References: 2 professional references from within 1 year of start date, from supervisors or managers (no co-worker references).

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 on medication administration and ECG interpretation during orientation; passing scores required.
• 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 variable shifts and floating to related units as needed.
• Prior travel experience is accepted but not explicitly required.

This position offers a structured travel contract opportunity for experienced Stepdown Registered Nurses with required certifications and licensure, committed to high standards of patient care and compliance.