Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

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

Join a collaborative cardiac stepdown travel nursing team in Cleveland, Ohio, and provide high-quality care to patients requiring close cardiac monitoring and progressive-level nursing support. This on-site travel RN assignment offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic acute-care environment in a vibrant city known for its world-class healthcare, cultural attractions, waterfront access, and welcoming neighborhoods.

Cardiac Stepdown Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Cleveland, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360–$2,480
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 13, 2026
• End Date: February 12, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Shift Options: Day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.; night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Scheduling: Rotating day and night shifts; scheduling may vary based on operational needs
• Holiday Requirement: Work at least every other holiday during the assignment
• Float Expectations: May float to comparable stepdown units and other areas caring for a similar patient population

Registered Nurse 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 combined permanent experience in cardiac stepdown, progressive care, telemetry, or a closely related specialty
• Current, active BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications from an accepted provider
• Recent professional reference from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director within the specialty
• Strong cardiac assessment, telemetry monitoring, and ECG rhythm recognition skills
• Ability to complete required orientation assessments, including ECG rhythm recognition and medication-safety testing, with an acceptable score
• Willingness to complete required background screening, competency validation, and pre-assignment education
• Ability to adapt to rotating shifts, floating expectations, and the needs of a fast-paced acute-care environment

Cardiac Stepdown Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to cardiac stepdown patients with complex and changing medical needs
• Perform focused cardiac and respiratory assessments and promptly identify changes in patient condition
• Monitor telemetry, recognize dysrhythmias, and escalate significant findings appropriately
• Administer medications and treatments safely while following established clinical protocols
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care coordination activities
• Support safe patient transitions and maintain high standards of quality, safety, and infection prevention
• Float to designated units when needed while maintaining safe, patient-centered care for the assigned population

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.