Cardiac Stepdown Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Cleveland, Ohio

Join a high-acuity cardiac stepdown team in Cleveland, Ohio, as a travel Registered Nurse (RN) providing exceptional telemetry care to patients recovering from vascular and cardiothoracic procedures. This on-site travel nursing opportunity is ideal for a confident cardiac stepdown nurse who values collaborative practice, professional growth, and rotating day and night shifts. Cleveland offers an engaging quality of life with Lake Erie waterfront access, renowned cultural attractions, excellent dining, and vibrant neighborhoods.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250-$2,370
• Nursing Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Med-Surg Telemetry
• Healthcare Setting: Vascular surgery stepdown unit
• Location: Cleveland, Ohio
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 13, 2026
• End Date: February 12, 2027
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Shift Times: Days, approximately 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.
• Scheduling: Rotating day/night assignment may be required based on operational needs; holiday coverage every other holiday is expected
• Float: May float to comparable patient-care units, including other stepdown areas and the emergency department, as needed

Cardiac Stepdown Travel Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license with a permanent Ohio license or compact-state license in hand
• At least 1 year of recent permanent experience in cardiac stepdown, stepdown, or a closely related telemetry nursing specialty
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Active ACLS certification
• Active NIHSS certification
• Strong cardiac rhythm recognition and telemetry assessment skills
• Ability to work rotating day and night shifts, weekends, and required holiday coverage
• Successful completion of ECG rhythm recognition and medication-safety assessments during orientation
• One recent professional reference from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director in the specialty may be required

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for cardiac, vascular, surgical, and medically complex stepdown patients
• Perform focused and comprehensive nursing assessments, identify changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, vital signs, laboratory results, and other clinical indicators
• Administer medications and treatments safely while following current clinical standards and physician orders
• Care for patients before and after vascular and cardiothoracic procedures
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapy, rehabilitation, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, recovery, and discharge needs
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, responses to care, and patient outcomes
• Adapt to floating assignments while maintaining safe, compassionate care for the same general patient population

Apply now to explore this cardiac stepdown travel nursing opportunity in Cleveland, Ohio, and join a collaborative healthcare team.

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.