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: 08/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

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

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse travel opportunity in Cleveland, OH: care for complex cardiac and thoracic surgery patients in a fast-paced acute care setting while expanding your stepdown and progressive care experience.

Join a dynamic Cardiac Stepdown team in Cleveland, Ohio, a well-known healthcare hub with the energy of a major city, easy access to Lake Erie, and a strong clinical community. This travel RN job offers the chance to work in a respected acute care environment and make a meaningful impact on patient recovery.

This is a 20-week travel nursing assignment with rotating 12-hour shifts. Weekly estimated pay is $2,250-$2,370 based on the assignment details provided. Candidates should be comfortable working a flexible day/night rotation and participating in holiday coverage as needed.

Job Details

• Position: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
• Location: Cleveland, Ohio 44195
• Healthcare Setting: Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Assignment Length: 20 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Shift Type: Rotating days and nights
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250-$2,370
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Start Date: 8/28/2026

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 18 months combined permanent experience in the specialty
• At least 18 months of recent Cardiac Stepdown or Stepdown RN experience
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or progressive care experience preferred
• Active permanent Ohio RN license or compact RN license in hand at time of submission
• Current AHA or American Red Cross BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Experience completing ECG rhythm recognition testing and medication safety assessments is preferred
• Must be willing to work every other holiday
• One manager, ANM, supervisor, or director reference in the specialty from the past 12 months

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to cardiac stepdown and thoracic surgery patients
• Monitor patient status, interpret ECG rhythms, and respond to changes in condition promptly
• Administer medications and treatments safely in a fast-paced acute care environment
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support patient recovery and discharge planning
• Float to similar units as needed to support the same patient population
• Participate in required orientation testing and training modules
• Maintain strong communication, teamwork, and patient-centered care throughout the assignment

Apply now to take the next step in your travel nursing career and join a leading healthcare team in Cleveland, Ohio.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #505099. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cardiac Stepdown

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