Posted 09/22/2026 · Job #520051
Cardiac Stepdown RN- Columbus, Ohio
Job Description
Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Travel RN Job in Columbus, Ohio
Looking for a Cardiac Stepdown RN travel assignment in Columbus, OH? Join a dynamic oncology telemetry and progressive care environment where your stepdown, telemetry, and acute care nursing experience can make a real impact in a high-acuity setting.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown / PCU
- Location: Columbus, OH 43210
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Duration: 16 weeks
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 – $2,040
- Orientation: 72 hours
- Float Requirement: May float to equivalent or lower-acuity PCU or Med-Surg Oncology units
- Patient Population: Adult progressive care and oncology telemetry patients
Job Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of total acute care nursing experience
- At least 1 year of recent PCU or progressive care experience required
- Current acute care experience must be active and consistent within the last 12 months
- Valid RN license in hand at time of submission
- Epic charting experience required
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
- Strong telemetry and cardiac stepdown background preferred
- Experience with rapid response teams, dysrhythmia interpretation, and complex patient care strongly desired
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate care to high-acuity progressive care and oncology telemetry patients
- Monitor telemetry rhythms and recognize changes in patient condition quickly and accurately
- Support patients with cardiac drips, respiratory support devices, and advanced monitoring equipment
- Perform central line, peripheral line, and PICC line care as needed
- Manage feeding tubes, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, and related clinical interventions within scope
- Administer blood products, maintain IV access, and follow heparin and other medication protocols
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to promote excellent patient outcomes
- Prioritize infection prevention, fall prevention, and adherence to unit-specific safety practices
- Respond appropriately to urgent situations and assist with rapid response/code team support when needed
Why Consider This Travel Nursing Opportunity?
- Work in a collaborative hospital setting with exposure to cardiac stepdown and oncology telemetry care
- Build your progressive care nursing experience in a high-acuity adult patient population
- Enjoy a travel nurse assignment in Columbus, Ohio, a growing healthcare market with strong clinical opportunities
Apply now to take the next step in your nursing career and join this rewarding Columbus healthcare travel assignment 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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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