
Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $67.22
- Weekly
- $2,420
- Yearly (full-time)
- $125,840
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 20, 2026
This job pays about $67.22/hour — 69% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio ($39.67/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio right now
- 1,546 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio from 6 agencies, 349 of them in Cleveland.
- Pay in these listings: $10.00 – $196/hour, median $55.28/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Ohio: $39.67/hour ($82,514/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 7 jobs).
Job description
Locum Tenens Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown / Neuro Stepdown in Cleveland, Ohio
Seeking a locum tenens Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week cardiac and neuro stepdown assignment in Cleveland, Ohio. Join a collaborative progressive care nursing team and provide high-quality care to patients requiring close monitoring and stepdown support.
This travel nursing contract offers consistent day shifts, a 36-hour workweek, and the opportunity to build experience in a dynamic hospital environment. Cleveland is a vibrant Midwest city known for its welcoming neighborhoods, access to waterfront recreation, diverse dining, and strong healthcare community.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio 44195
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Start Date: November 20, 2026
- End Date: February 19, 2027
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360–$2,480
- Schedule: 36 hours per week; three 12-hour shifts
- Shift: Day shift, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Healthcare Setting: Hospital-based cardiac and neuro stepdown unit
- Holiday Requirement: Travelers must work at least every other holiday
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or an active compact-state license held in hand at the time of submission
- At least 1 year of permanent experience in the specialty for which you are applying; progressive care, PCU, cardiac stepdown, or neuro stepdown experience is preferred
- Active BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, as applicable
- Required nursing certifications must be active and available at the time of submission
- One recent professional reference from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director in the applicable specialty
- Successful completion of an ECG rhythm recognition assessment and medication-safety assessment during orientation
- Ability to complete required onboarding documentation, background screening, and pre-start learning modules
Cardiac and Neuro Stepdown RN Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to patients in a cardiac and neuro stepdown environment
- Perform ongoing nursing assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and escalate concerns promptly
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in vital signs and clinical status
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with orders, policies, and professional nursing standards
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
- Provide patient and family education, discharge planning, and continuity of care
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation and support a safe, organized patient-care environment
Apply now for this locum tenens Travel Registered Nurse opportunity and join a progressive care team 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.
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