Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,520 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Cleveland, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Stepdown and Telemetry in Cleveland, Ohio

Travel RN opportunity in Cleveland, Ohio: Earn an estimated $2,250-$2,370 per week while providing high-acuity cardiac stepdown and telemetry nursing care during a 13-week assignment. Join an interdisciplinary healthcare team caring for patients recovering from vascular and cardiac procedures in a progressive med/surg telemetry environment. Cleveland offers access to Lake Erie, renowned cultural attractions, diverse dining, and welcoming neighborhoods.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Cleveland, Ohio
• Position: Travel Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown/Telemetry
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: October 23, 2026
• End Date: January 22, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250-$2,370
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 3 shifts per week
• 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.
• Schedule Flexibility: Rotating shifts may be required to meet operational needs; holiday coverage is required at least every other holiday
• Patient Population: Cardiac, vascular, and medical-surgical telemetry patients
• Float Expectation: May float to comparable units or the emergency department to care for the same patient population

Cardiac Stepdown Travel RN Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent permanent experience in cardiac stepdown, progressive care, med/surg telemetry, vascular nursing, or a closely related specialty
• Active Registered Nurse license in Ohio or an active compact-state license in hand at the time of submission
• Active BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Strong cardiac rhythm recognition, ECG interpretation, and telemetry assessment skills
• One recent professional reference from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director within the specialty, preferably from the past 12 months
• Ability to complete required background screening, health screening, orientation, and pre-start education
• Successful completion of ECG rhythm recognition and medication-safety assessments during orientation
• Adaptability, sound clinical judgment, and a commitment to safe, patient-centered care

Travel Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients on a cardiac and vascular stepdown unit
• Continuously monitor telemetry, recognize changes in cardiac rhythms, and promptly communicate clinical concerns
• Assess patients, administer medications, perform treatments, and evaluate responses to care
• Provide post-procedural and postoperative nursing care for vascular and other medically complex patients
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, recovery, and discharge plans
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow established patient safety and infection-prevention practices
• Float to comparable care areas or the emergency department when needed while maintaining care quality and continuity

Apply now for this cardiac stepdown travel nursing opportunity in Cleveland, Ohio, and join a dedicated 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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #523606. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cardiac Stepdown

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