Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

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

Explore a Cleveland, Ohio travel nursing opportunity for an experienced Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) providing specialized care to patients recovering from complex cardiac and vascular procedures. Join a collaborative hospital team on a 13-week assignment while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in an on-site cardiac stepdown setting.

Cleveland is a vibrant city on the shores of Lake Erie, known for its cultural attractions, professional sports, diverse neighborhoods, and welcoming community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Cleveland, Ohio
• Nursing Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
• Unit Focus: Vascular surgery and cardiac stepdown care
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 13, 2026
• End Date: February 12, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360–$2,480
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Shift: Rotating day and night shifts; days approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. and nights approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Setting: On-site hospital environment
• Scheduling Note: Shift assignments may vary based on operational needs, with efforts made to honor preferred shifts.

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

• Registered Nurse license in good standing
• At least 1 year of recent permanent experience in cardiac stepdown nursing or a closely related specialty
• Permanent Ohio RN license or compact-state license in hand at the time of application
• Active BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Active ACLS certification
• Active NIHSS certification
• Recent professional reference from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director in the specialty
• Ability to complete ECG rhythm recognition and medication-safety assessments during orientation
• Comfort working rotating day and night shifts and caring for patients with complex cardiac and vascular needs

Cardiac Stepdown Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to cardiac stepdown and vascular surgery patients
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, neurological status, and changes in patient condition
• Recognize and respond promptly to clinical deterioration and changes in cardiac status
• Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with established standards of care
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care and discharge planning
• Complete accurate clinical documentation and communicate patient updates during handoff
• Float, when needed, to comparable patient-care units and emergency services areas while caring for the same patient population
• Support a safe, respectful, and patient-centered care environment

Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown RN travel contract in Cleveland, Ohio, and join a dedicated healthcare team caring for patients with complex cardiac and vascular needs.

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.