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 to float to similar patient care units including Emergency Department.
• Shifts are 3x12 hours, rotating day and night shifts:

  • Day: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Night: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Shift rotation may be adjusted based on hospital operational 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)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., Driver’s License or State ID) must be carried on assignment.
• Background checks including a 7-year FCRA-compliant search, fingerprinting (FBI and BCI), and monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks. Fingerprinting must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing and updated annually. Facility will also conduct fingerprinting onsite.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming ability to safely perform job functions; latex allergy notification required if applicable.
• Fit mask test (N95) within 12 months of start and updated annually; PAPRs require approval if needed.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray with annual questionnaire if history positive
  • 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)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually; instant drug screens not accepted.
• Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year of start.

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific online onboarding modules prior to start; must be done on a computer using Google Chrome.
• Baseline competency exams during orientation: medication administration (SafeMedicate) and ECG interpretation.
• Modules and training cannot be skipped; failure to complete may delay start.
• Candidates with less than 6 months gap from previous assignment at the facility may be exempt from some orientation requirements.

References & Work History

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

Additional Notes

• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or Progressive Care experience preferred but not required.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a high-acuity stepdown environment with a reputable healthcare facility in Ohio.