Embark on a rewarding journey as a Registered Nurse Stepdown in Cleveland Ohio where your clinical expertise will guide patients through critical transitions with confidence compassion and precision. Starting 03/01/2026 this dynamic travel contract invites you to apply your stepdown prowess in a setting that values patient safety teamwork and professional growth. Youll join a culture that believes every patient story deserves a thoughtful plan every shift deserves your best and every colleague benefits from a supportive growth-minded environment. Ohios varied landscapeslakefront views along Lake Erie lush state parks vibrant urban culture and welcoming small townsoffer enrichment beyond the bedside aligning your professional purpose with a balanced enriching lifestyle.
Location Benefits:
Cleveland sits at the heart of a thriving healthcare corridor offering access to renowned hospitals cutting-edge telemetry and critical care capabilities and ample opportunities for professional networking. The citys neighborhoods blend rich history with contemporary culture from world-class museums and performing arts to a lively dining and craft beverage scene. Off duty youll discover scenic escapes within a short drive: the Cleveland Metroparks system the Cuyahoga Valley National Parks trails and panoramic waterfront views along the lake. For those who relish variety the travel aspect of this role also affords the chance to work in other U.S. locations expanding your professional horizons while you maintain your specialty focus in stepdown care. The position supports flexible scheduling and the chance to extend assignments based on performance patient needs and your own career goals.
Role Specifics and Benefits:
As a Stepdown RN youll deliver high-acuity post-ICU care in a unit that bridges critical and progressive recovery. Your responsibilities include: continuous patient assessment and telemetry monitoring rapid escalation of clinical changes IV therapy and pharmacologic management wound and drain care hemodynamic management ventilator or airway assist as required by unit needs meticulous documentation and evidence-based care coordination with physicians case managers therapists and families. Youll develop and refine care plans set measurable goals and lead discharge planning conversations to ensure smooth transitions home or to another care setting. Your leadership and collaboration will empower junior staff through mentorship and hands-on teaching while you pursue growth opportunities in the specialtywhether advancing to unit-charge responsibilities pursuing CCRN or related certifications or transitioning into leadership tracks as your tenure broadens.
Benefits include a competitive weekly pay range of $1929 to $2048 with a transparent compensation process aligned to your skills and shift patterns. The contract also offers housing assistance to reduce relocation stress plus the potential for extension opportunities when your performance and unit needs align. A bonus program recognizes exemplary performance and there are practical travel stipends and resource support to ensure youre well cared for on assignment. Importantly this role emphasizes robust support: 24/7 assistance from dedicated travel coordinators credentialing specialists and clinical liaisons who stand by you during onboarding throughout your assignment and as you seek extension or next placement. Youll receive comprehensive orientation ongoing education opportunities and access to resources designed to help you manage the demands of travel nursing while maintaining clinical excellence.
Company Values:
This organization is committed to empowering its staff elevating careers through continuous learning and fostering a supportive inclusive work environment. Youll find a culture that prioritizes mentorship transparent communication and recognition of your expertise. The company believes in investing in its cliniciansproviding avenues for certification leadership development and cross-team collaborationso you can accelerate your professional trajectory while delivering compassionate patient-centered care. Youll join colleagues who share a commitment to safety quality and the well-being of the communities they serve with a teamwork-driven ethos that makes room for your ideas and your growth.
Call to Action:
If youre driven by clinical excellence patient advocacy and the opportunity to expand your horizons in a stable supportive travel nursing environment this role is designed for you. Apply now to join a company that values your contribution fosters your development and supports you every step of the wayfrom Clevelands streets to other inspiring locations across the country. Bring your Stepdown expertise to a team that recognizes the difference you make and invests in your future.
Ohios Beauty:
As you explore Ohio beyond the hospital walls youll find a state rich with natural beauty and cultural charm. Wander the scenic trails of the Cuyahoga Valley enjoy lakefront sunsets along Lake Erie explore historic districts with architectural gems or catch a live performance in Clevelands theater district. Off-duty adventures can include short getaways to fall festivals farmers markets and family-friendly parks offering restorative balance to demanding shifts.
Start Date: 03/01/2026. Contract duration is measured in weeks with extension opportunities based on performance and unit needs. Guaranteed Hours: 0.0. Weekly pay as noted above. The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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About TLC Nursing
TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.
ShiftShield Traveler Protection
ShiftShield protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions.
Why Travelers Choose TLC
- Competitive weekly pay
- Fast credentialing
- 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
- Nationwide assignments
Referral Bonus
Earn up to $1000 per referral no employment required.
EEO Statement
TLC Healthforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.