
Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $54.44
- Weekly
- $1,960
- Yearly (full-time)
- $101,920
- Start date
- November 30, 2026
This job pays about $54.44/hour — 37% 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
- 1,545 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
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Cleveland, Ohio
Apply for a 13-week Cardiac Stepdown RN travel contract in Cleveland, Ohio, providing high-acuity cardiac and telemetry nursing care to patients with complex cardiovascular conditions.
Join a collaborative acute-care team caring for patients with advanced heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, dysrhythmias, and implantable cardiac devices while strengthening your expertise in progressive care nursing. Located in Cleveland’s vibrant University Circle and Uptown area, this travel nursing assignment places you near renowned cultural attractions, museums, green spaces, dining, and convenient urban amenities.
Travel RN Job Details
- Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Openings: 2
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Start Date: November 30, 2026
- End Date: February 28, 2027
- Schedule: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
- Work Setting: On-site, high-acuity cardiac stepdown and telemetry unit
Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Ohio
- At least 1 year of professional RN experience, preferably in cardiac stepdown, telemetry, progressive care, or acute care nursing
- Strong cardiac assessment, telemetry monitoring, and clinical decision-making skills
- Experience caring for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions is preferred
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and complete the full travel assignment
- Successful completion of required facility screening, competency assessments, and onboarding requirements
Cardiac Telemetry RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with advanced heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other complex cardiac conditions
- Monitor and respond to electrolyte-related dysrhythmias, tachy-brady syndromes, and other changes in cardiac status
- Care for patients with pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, and ventricular assist devices
- Support patients awaiting heart transplantation through ongoing assessment, treatment, and education
- Provide pre- and post-procedure care for cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology studies
- Care for patients undergoing ablation, chemical cardioversion, and anti-dysrhythmic therapy
- Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring for therapeutic response and adverse effects
- Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to promote safe, evidence-based patient outcomes
- Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care plans accurately in the medical record
Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown RN travel nursing opportunity in Cleveland, Ohio, and join a high-acuity cardiovascular care team.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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