Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

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

Join an acute-care cardiac stepdown unit as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Cleveland, Ohio. This 13-week travel nursing contract is ideal for an experienced cardiac stepdown nurse who provides safe, high-quality care to cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical patients in a fast-paced hospital setting. Cleveland offers a vibrant urban setting along Lake Erie, with excellent cultural attractions, diverse dining, scenic parks, and convenient access to outdoor activities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nurse contract
• Start Date: November 13, 2026
• End Date: February 12, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; three 12-hour shifts per week
• Shift: Rotating days and nights; day shifts are approximately 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and night shifts are approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Healthcare Setting: Cardiac and cardiovascular surgical stepdown unit
• Orientation: Approximately 16 hours
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360–$2,480
• Location: Cleveland, Ohio

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or an active compact-state license held at the time of application
• At least 1 year of recent permanent experience in cardiac stepdown nursing or a closely related specialty
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications from an accepted provider
• Strong cardiac rhythm recognition and medication safety knowledge
• Ability to successfully complete ECG rhythm recognition and medication-safety assessments during orientation
• Availability to rotate between day and night shifts as needed
• Willingness to work at least every other holiday during the assignment
• One recent professional reference from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director in the applicable specialty
• Current certifications and required credentials must be active and available at the time of application

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical procedures
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, neurological status, and changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and treatments safely while following established acute-care nursing protocols
• Recognize and promptly escalate signs of deterioration, dysrhythmia, or other clinical concerns
• Perform focused and comprehensive patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, recovery, medications, and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and support safe transitions of care
• Float, when needed, to comparable units caring for the same patient population, including additional cardiovascular units and the emergency department

Apply now for this Cleveland, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and bring your cardiac stepdown expertise to a collaborative acute-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.