Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (Travel RN) – Columbus, Ohio

Pediatric cardiac nursing travel job in Columbus, OH: join a fast-paced cardiac stepdown team and provide expert care for pediatric patients with complex cardiac conditions.

Bring your pediatric cardiac expertise to a rewarding travel nursing opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, a vibrant city known for its welcoming community, thriving healthcare environment, and easy access to parks, dining, and entertainment. In this fast-paced cardiac stepdown setting, you’ll care for a diverse patient population and work alongside a collaborative team dedicated to high-quality pediatric care.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Location: Columbus, OH 43205
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Schedule: 3×12-hour day/night rotating schedule with every other weekend coverage
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,070 – $2,180
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Setting: Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown / Cardiac Care Unit
• Unit Highlights: 24 beds, average daily census of 19, float expectations to related units as needed

Job Requirements

• Active Ohio or Compact RN license in hand
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown experience
• At least 1 manager/supervisor reference and 2 references total at time of submission
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
• Epic charting experience required
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Experience caring for neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, and adults
• Strong clinical background with cardiac stepdown procedures and post-operative cardiac care
• Ability to float as needed and work rotating day/night coverage

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care for pediatric cardiac stepdown patients with medical and surgical cardiac diagnoses
• Monitor and manage patients requiring trachs, vents, high-flow nasal cannula, and inotropic support
• Support post-op care for cardiac catheterization and CTICU step-down patients
• Deliver safe, evidence-based care for patients with complex needs including transplants and respiratory support
• Perform medication administration, blood product management, IV therapy, and line care
• Assess and manage chest tubes, tracheostomies, ventilators, and dysrhythmias
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to promote positive patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and uphold high standards of patient safety

Apply now for this Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown Travel RN opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and join a dedicated healthcare team today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.