Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

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

Travel RN Position Overview

Apply now for a 13-week travel nurse job in Cleveland, Ohio, with estimated weekly pay of $2,360–$2,480. This cardiac stepdown RN opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse skilled in telemetry, cardiac rhythm recognition, and care for cardiac and thoracic surgery patients in a high-acuity progressive stepdown setting.

Join a cardiac stepdown healthcare team in Cleveland, a vibrant healthcare destination known for its strong medical community, cultural attractions, and welcoming neighborhoods. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team while providing attentive, evidence-based nursing care to patients recovering from complex procedures.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Cleveland, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360–$2,480
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 13, 2026
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; three 12-hour shifts
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Shift Options: Rotating days, approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., and nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Schedule Flexibility: Shift assignments may rotate according to operational needs, with consideration given to preferred shifts when possible
• Holiday Requirement: Travelers are expected to work at least every other holiday
• Float Requirement: May float to comparable units caring for the same patient population, including select cardiac or emergency care areas, as needed

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or an active compact-state license in hand at the time of submission
• At least 1 year of recent permanent experience in cardiac stepdown, telemetry, progressive care, or a closely related specialty
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Active Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Active NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Strong cardiac rhythm recognition, telemetry monitoring, and patient assessment skills
• Ability to complete required medication-safety and rhythm-recognition assessments during orientation
• One recent professional reference from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director in the specialty
• Ability to meet applicable background, compliance, and orientation requirements

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in a cardiac and thoracic surgery stepdown environment
• Monitor telemetry, recognize changes in cardiac rhythms, and promptly escalate clinical concerns
• Assess patients’ conditions, administer medications, and evaluate responses to treatment
• Care for patients before and after cardiac or thoracic surgical procedures
• Recognize signs of deterioration and initiate appropriate interventions in collaboration with the care team
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and communicate patient updates during handoffs
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, recovery, and discharge needs
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Float to comparable patient-care areas when necessary and practice within the scope of training and competency

Apply now for this cardiac stepdown travel RN contract in Cleveland, Ohio, and join a collaborative healthcare team serving complex cardiac patients.

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.