Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Dayton, Ohio

Apply now for a 13-week Cardiac Stepdown RN travel nursing assignment in Dayton, Ohio. Join a high-acuity progressive-care team providing telemetry nursing and post-operative cardiac care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric patients receiving advanced cardiac and vascular services.

This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced Progressive Care RN who is confident caring for telemetry patients and post-operative cardiac cases, including CABG, valve procedures, mitral clips, TAVR, thoracotomy, and vascular surgery. Dayton is a welcoming city with a rich aviation heritage, convenient amenities, vibrant arts and culture, and easy access to parks and outdoor recreation.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Dayton, Ohio
• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care / PCU
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950–$2,060
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks, through February 15, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Unit: 36-bed cardiac stepdown unit with a typical patient census of approximately 32
• Patient Ratios: Targeted ratio of approximately 1:4–6
• Documentation: Epic experience required
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Availability for every other weekend and holiday is required
• Floating: Flexibility to float to medically appropriate units based on patient census and skill set is required

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license or compact RN license
• At least 1.5 years of recent progressive-care, stepdown, PCU, or SDU nursing experience
• Demonstrated experience caring for post-operative CABG and valve patients
• Documented 1:5 patient-ratio experience in a stepdown or progressive-care setting
• Cardiac telemetry experience with the ability to interpret dysrhythmias and cardiac strips
• Experience with cardiac drip management and titration, heparin protocols, chest tubes, central lines, and post-cardiac surgery care
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Successful completion of an online EKG and telemetry competency assessment before the assignment begins
• Strong Epic documentation skills
• Travel nursing experience is preferred
• Ability to complete required health screening, safety training, and orientation activities before starting

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with cardiac and vascular diagnoses in a progressive-care setting.
• Monitor continuous telemetry, recognize changes in cardiac rhythm, and respond appropriately to clinical deterioration.
• Care for patients before and after CABG, valve replacement or repair, mitral clip, TAVR, thoracotomy, VATS, vascular surgery, cardiac catheterization, and cardiac angiography.
• Manage patients requiring cardiac drips, insulin protocols, oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, non-invasive airway support, and other progressive-care interventions.
• Perform patient assessments, medication administration, IV management, wound and surgical drain care, chest tube care, and patient education.
• Collaborate with physicians, rapid response teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, rehabilitation, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Support safe transitions of care through accurate Epic documentation, timely communication, and discharge planning.
• Float to other medically appropriate units or nearby care areas as assigned and contribute effectively to team-based patient care.

Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown RN travel nursing job in Dayton, Ohio, and bring your progressive-care expertise to a high-acuity cardiac 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.