Posted 10/06/2026 · Job #526192
Cardiac Stepdown RN- Cleveland, Ohio
Job Description
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Job – Cleveland, Ohio
Start your next travel nursing job as a Cardiac Stepdown RN in Cleveland, Ohio, with a 13-week contract, competitive weekly pay, and 12-hour shifts.
Provide specialized nursing care to patients recovering from cardiovascular and cardiothoracic procedures in a fast-paced cardiac stepdown unit. Collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary healthcare team while enjoying Cleveland’s vibrant cultural scene, lakefront recreation, and diverse neighborhoods.
Travel Nurse Job Details
- Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Healthcare Setting: On-site hospital cardiac stepdown unit
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250-$2,370
- Start Date: November 13, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 12, 2027
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
- Shifts per Week: 3
- Schedule: Day shifts, 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m., and night shifts, 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.; rotation may be required based on operational needs
- Orientation: 16 hours
- Holiday Requirement: Travelers must work at least every other holiday
Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or an active compact-state license in hand
- At least 1 year of recent permanent experience in Cardiac Stepdown, telemetry, cardiovascular nursing, or a closely related specialty
- Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Active Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Active National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Ability to provide one recent professional reference from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director within the specialty
- Successful completion of ECG rhythm recognition and medication-safety assessments during orientation; up to two attempts are permitted
- Willingness to complete required onboarding, compliance, and annual education modules
Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients requiring cardiac and cardiothoracic stepdown monitoring
- Assess patients, recognize changes in clinical condition, and initiate appropriate nursing interventions
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and telemetry findings and communicate significant changes promptly
- Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with established protocols
- Coordinate patient care with providers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Educate patients and families about treatment plans, recovery, and discharge needs
- Float to comparable hospital units when needed to care for patients with similar cardiac and surgical needs
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold high standards of patient safety and quality patient care
Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown RN travel nursing opportunity in Cleveland, Ohio, and take the next step in your nursing career.
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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