Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Cleveland, Ohio

Cardiac Stepdown RN travel nursing job in Cleveland, Ohio for an experienced Registered Nurse with progressive care expertise, cardiac monitoring skills, BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certification. Join an established cardiovascular care team in this on-site 13-week travel assignment and provide specialized nursing care to patients requiring close cardiac monitoring and progressive care. Cleveland offers a vibrant healthcare community, cultural attractions, waterfront recreation, and convenient access to the greater Northeast Ohio region.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Cleveland, Ohio 44195
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,360–$2,480
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 20, 2026
• End Date: February 19, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, rotating days and nights
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Day Shift: 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Night Shift: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Cardiac stepdown and cardiovascular progressive-care patients
• Additional Scheduling: Rotating shifts may be required based on operational needs. Travelers should be prepared to work at least every other holiday.

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Ohio or an active compact-state license held in good standing
• At least 1 year of recent permanent experience in cardiac stepdown, progressive care, or a closely related specialty
• Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Current NIHSS certification
• All required certifications must be active and available at the time of submission
• Recent professional reference from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director in the specialty
• Successful completion of required background, credentialing, and compliance screening
• Successful completion of ECG rhythm recognition and medication-safety assessments during orientation
• Ability to provide requested time-off details and scheduling information before submission

Cardiac Stepdown Nursing Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients in a cardiac stepdown and cardiovascular progressive-care environment
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, neurological status, and changes in patient condition
• Recognize and respond promptly to clinical deterioration and escalating patient-care needs
• Administer medications and therapies in accordance with orders, nursing standards, and safety protocols
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Provide patient and family education related to treatment plans, medications, recovery, and discharge needs
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, outcomes, and care plans in the electronic medical record
• Adapt to floating assignments in comparable cardiovascular or emergency care areas when needed to support patient care
• Participate in orientation, competency validation, required learning modules, and ongoing professional development

Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown RN travel contract in Cleveland, Ohio, and join a dedicated cardiovascular 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.