Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Contract in Cleveland, Ohio

Join a high-acuity cardiac stepdown team in Cleveland, Ohio, as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) and provide exceptional care to patients recovering from cardiac and cardiothoracic procedures. This on-site travel nursing opportunity offers rotating day and night shifts, a collaborative clinical environment, and specialized cardiac patient care in one of the Midwest’s leading healthcare communities.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown Nursing
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250-$2,370
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 13, 2026
• End Date: February 12, 2027
• Schedule: Approximately 36 hours per week; three 12-hour shifts
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Shift Options: Days, 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; nights, 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.
• Scheduling Note: Shift assignments may rotate according to operational needs. Travelers should be prepared to work at least every other holiday.
• Setting: On-site cardiac and cardiothoracic stepdown care, with potential floating to related units or the emergency department to care for a similar patient population

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent permanent experience in cardiac stepdown or a closely related specialty
• Permanent Ohio RN license or compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
• Active BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Active ACLS and NIHSS certifications in hand at the time of submission
• One professional reference from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director within the specialty, completed within the past 12 months
• Successful completion of ECG rhythm recognition and medication safety assessments during orientation; up to two attempts are permitted for each assessment
• Current COVID-19 and influenza vaccination, with medical or religious exemptions considered
• Strong cardiac assessment, telemetry interpretation, clinical judgment, and care coordination skills

Travel Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to cardiac and cardiothoracic stepdown patients
• Monitor telemetry, recognize rhythm changes, and promptly escalate clinical concerns
• Perform focused and head-to-toe assessments, identify changes in condition, and implement appropriate interventions
• Administer medications and therapies safely while following established clinical protocols
• Care for patients during postoperative recovery and manage complex medical and surgical needs
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, recovery, medications, and discharge needs
• Maintain accurate documentation and support safe transitions of care
• Float to related care areas when needed while maintaining safe, patient-centered practice

Location: Cleveland, Ohio Travel Nursing

Cleveland combines the energy of a major metropolitan area with welcoming neighborhoods, Lake Erie waterfront recreation, acclaimed arts and cultural attractions, professional sports, and a diverse dining scene. It is an excellent destination for travel nurses seeking meaningful cardiac nursing experience and an engaging city to explore during time off.

Apply now for this cardiac stepdown travel nursing contract in Cleveland, Ohio.

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.