Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

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

Explore a Cleveland, Ohio travel nursing opportunity for an experienced Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN). Join a high-acuity acute-care team and provide compassionate care to patients recovering from cardiovascular and cardiothoracic procedures during this 13-week travel nurse assignment.

Work in a collaborative hospital environment while caring for a specialized cardiac and cardiothoracic patient population and expanding your clinical experience. Cleveland is a vibrant Midwest city known for its welcoming neighborhoods, cultural attractions, waterfront setting, and strong healthcare community.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown Nursing
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Start Date: November 13, 2026
• End Date: February 12, 2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Location: Cleveland, Ohio 44195
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, approximately 36 hours weekly
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Shift Options: Day shift, approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; night shift, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Schedule Note: Day and night shifts may rotate according to operational needs
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360–$2,480
• Orientation: Facility orientation and required competency assessments are included
• Holiday Requirement: Travelers are expected to work at least every other holiday

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
• At least 1 year of recent permanent experience in cardiac stepdown nursing or a closely related specialty
• Permanent Ohio nursing license or compact-state license in hand at the time of submission
• 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
• Recent professional reference from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director within the specialty
• Successful completion of required background, drug screening, compliance, and clinical competency requirements
• Successful completion of ECG rhythm recognition and medication-safety assessments during orientation; up to two attempts are permitted
• Willingness to float to comparable cardiac or acute-care units, including emergency care areas, when needed

Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients in a cardiac and cardiothoracic stepdown setting
• Assess patients, recognize changes in condition, and promptly escalate clinical concerns
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, neurological status, and post-procedural recovery
• Administer medications and treatments while following established safety and infection-prevention practices
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, recovery, medications, and discharge needs
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic medical record
• Support patient transitions between units and help maintain continuity of care when floating to comparable populations
• Participate in orientation, annual learning modules, competency validation, and unit-based quality initiatives

Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse travel contract in Cleveland, Ohio.

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.