PCU / Stepdown

Night Shift Stepdown Neuro Nurse

Position Overview

The facility is seeking a registered nurse for a night stepdown neuro unit. This is a 13-week contract position working three 12-hour shifts per week from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.

Requirements

• License: Permanent Ohio license or compact state license in hand at time of submission
• Experience: Minimum 12 months of permanent full-time experience in your specialty (progressive care experience preferred but not required)
• Certifications: Active BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certification required at time of submission
• Availability: Must be available to work at least every other holiday

Clinical Details

You'll care for stepdown-level neuro patients in a progressive care setting. During orientation, you'll complete an ECG rhythm recognition test and safeMedicate assessment (you'll have two attempts to achieve an acceptable score on both).

Scheduling & Contract Terms

• Night shift: 3x12-hour, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• 13-week contract
• Extensions available for up to 18 months; a 6-month break follows
• Start date: December 4, 2026

Pre-Start Requirements

• Background check (no open cases or license hits accepted)
• Drug screen (10-panel + nicotine) within 12 months of start, updated annually
• BCI/FBI prints required within 48 hours of contract signing
• Pre-start and annual competency modules (average 6–15 hours)

References are strongly recommended at submission to prevent delays in review.