Title: Registered Nurse – Stepdown Unit

Location: Cleveland, OH
Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule: Day Shift (3x12 Hours) – 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM OR Night Shift (3x12 Hours) – 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM

Registered Nurse – Stepdown Unit

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a Stepdown/Progressive Care Unit. This is an auto-offer position for qualified candidates and requires recent experience caring for patients in a Stepdown or Progressive Care setting.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 18 months of recent Stepdown/Progressive Care experience
• Minimum 18 months combined experience in the specialty applying for
• Experience may be combined from multiple facilities
• Travel experience accepted
• PCU/Progressive Care experience preferred but not required

Required Licensure

• Active Ohio RN License OR
• Active Compact RN License (must be in hand at time of submission)

Required Certifications

• BLS (AHA or client-approved equivalent)
• ACLS
• NIHSS

Patient Population

The Stepdown Unit provides care for patients requiring close monitoring and a higher level of care than Medical-Surgical units.

Typical Patient Types

• Progressive Care/Stepdown Patients
• Cardiac Monitoring Patients
• Post-Acute Care Patients Requiring Intermediate-Level Monitoring
• Medical and Surgical Stepdown Patients

Floating Requirements

Floating is required based on hospital operational needs.

Potential Float Areas

• Other Stepdown/Progressive Care Units
• Similar Acuity Inpatient Units
• Emergency Department Boarding Patients with Comparable Patient Population

Travelers are expected to float as needed to units caring for patients with similar acuity levels.

Scheduling Information

Shift Options

• Days: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Weekly Hours

• 36 hours per week
• 3x12-hour shifts

Scheduling Notes

• Rotating day/night scheduling may be utilized
• Shift assignments may be adjusted based on facility operational needs

Holiday Requirements

• Must work at least every other holiday

Orientation Requirements

All candidates must successfully complete:

ECG Rhythm Recognition Test

• Required during onboarding/orientation
• Passing score required

SafeMedicate Assessment

• Required during onboarding/orientation
• Passing score required

Successful completion of both assessments is mandatory for continuation of the assignment.

Additional Details

• Auto-offer opportunity for qualified candidates
• Clinical competency validation required through ECG and SafeMedicate testing
• Travelers accepted
• Floating flexibility required