Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Dayton, Ohio

Apply for a travel cardiac stepdown RN job in Dayton, Ohio, caring for adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiovascular conditions. Join a collaborative progressive care team and support patients through heart failure management, post-procedure recovery, electrophysiology interventions, and acute cardiovascular treatment.

This on-site Ohio travel nursing opportunity is based in Dayton, a welcoming Midwestern community known for its aviation heritage, accessible neighborhoods, parks, arts, and cultural attractions.

Travel RN Job Details

• Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown/Progressive Care
• Employment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950–$2,060
• Location: On-site in Dayton, Ohio
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 15, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.; typically three shifts per week
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and at least every other holiday
• Unit: 36-bed cardiac advanced care/stepdown unit with typical patient ratios of 1:5–6
• Charting: Epic
• Requested Time Off: Submit with the initial application; up to 14 days may be allowed per contract

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of Ohio or a compact RN license
• At least 1.5 years of recent cardiac stepdown, progressive care, or PCU nursing experience; 2 years is preferred
• Documented experience managing a 1:5 patient assignment in a stepdown or PCU setting
• Previous ICU experience alone does not replace the required stepdown or PCU experience
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Recent Epic experience in an inpatient setting
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms and complete an online EKG/telemetry competency assessment before the assignment begins
• Competency with IV starts, telemetry monitoring, cardiac drips, heparin protocols, insulin infusions, and dysrhythmia management
• Comfort caring for adults and geriatric patients with complex cardiac and medical conditions
• Willingness to float to medically appropriate assignments within nearby locations based on census and operational needs
• Ability to complete required laboratory work and the EKG/dysrhythmia assessment within the designated pre-start timeframe

Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with heart failure, chest pain, NSTEMI, acute and chronic cardiovascular disease, post-procedure needs, COPD exacerbation, and other complex medical conditions.
• Perform assessments, develop and implement individualized plans of care, administer medications, and evaluate patient responses to treatment.
• Monitor telemetry and recognize, interpret, and respond to dysrhythmias and changes in patient condition.
• Safely manage and titrate cardiac infusions, including heparin, nitroglycerin, amiodarone, diltiazem, and insulin according to protocol.
• Provide care for patients before and after cardiac catheterization, cardiac angiography, cardiac surgery, electrophysiology procedures, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedures.
• Manage peripheral and central lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, feeding tubes, wound care needs, and other advanced nursing interventions within scope of practice.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, rehabilitation professionals, case managers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Educate patients and families regarding disease management, medications, procedures, recovery, and discharge planning.
• Respond effectively to changes in patient status and participate in rapid response and code team interventions as appropriate.
• Float to other medically appropriate units or nearby locations when assigned, adapting to changing patient care needs while maintaining safe, high-quality practice.

Apply now for this cardiac stepdown travel nurse opportunity in Dayton, Ohio, and join a dedicated progressive care 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.