Job Opportunity – Step-Down RN – Northeast Ohio
Start Date: August 28, 2026
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, three 12-hour shifts per week. Every other holiday required. Potential to float to similar units caring for the same patient population.
Highlights:
- Step-Down unit specializing in high-acuity patient care
- Night shift schedule with consistent 3x12 format
- ECG rhythm recognition and safeMedicate assessments completed during orientation
- Assignment may extend up to 18 months with facility approval
- Float opportunities to related units within the same patient care specialty
- Comprehensive orientation with billable module time provided
Requirements:
- Active Ohio RN license or Compact state license required at time of submission
- Minimum 18 months combined permanent experience in Step-Down nursing (travel experience accepted)
- Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience strongly preferred
- Current BLS certification (AHA or American Red Cross)
- Current ACLS certification
- Current NIHSS certification
- COVID-19 and Influenza vaccinations required (medical/religious exemptions only)
- Managerial reference from specialty area within the past 12 months required
- Successful completion of ECG rhythm recognition and safeMedicate assessments during orientation
- BCI/FBI background clearance (fingerprints must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This Step-Down position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment where your critical thinking and advanced nursing skills will make a direct impact on patient outcomes. You'll join a collaborative healthcare team at a nationally recognized medical center, with opportunities for professional growth and the potential for long-term assignment extensions. This role is ideal for experienced Step-Down nurses seeking stability, clinical excellence, and the chance to care for a complex patient population in the heart of Ohio.