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Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareCleveland, OHTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Cleveland, OH
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 9, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$80.13
Weekly
$3,205
Yearly (full-time)
$166,660
Start date
October 26, 2026

This job pays about $80.13/hour — 102% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio ($39.67/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Cardiac Stepdown / Invasive Cardiology Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Cleveland, Ohio

Take the next step in your nursing career with this 13-week Cleveland, Ohio travel nursing job for an experienced Cardiac Stepdown and Invasive Cardiology RN. Join a specialized cardiac care team and use your Cardiac Cath Lab, critical care, and preoperative and postoperative nursing expertise to care for high-acuity patients undergoing interventional cardiology and endovascular procedures. This on-site Ohio RN travel opportunity also offers access to Cleveland’s vibrant healthcare community, cultural attractions, dining, recreation, and lakefront activities.

Travel RN Job Details

  • Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Invasive Cardiology Registered Nurse
  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
  • Start Date: October 26, 2026
  • End Date: January 25, 2027
  • Location: On-site in Cleveland, Ohio
  • Schedule: 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 10-hour shifts; possible start times include 6:30 a.m., 7:00 a.m., or 8:00 a.m.
  • Call Requirements: STEMI call participation with a 30-minute response time; holidays and on-call shifts are assigned through unit rotation. Minimum STEMI callback is 4 hours.
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $3,120–$3,290

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Ohio
  • At least 1 year of relevant cardiac, critical care, or invasive cardiology nursing experience
  • Previous Cardiac Cath Lab experience required
  • Strong preoperative and postoperative nursing assessment and care skills
  • Experience monitoring and administering procedural sedation
  • Proficiency with advanced hemodynamic monitoring, including IABP and Impella devices
  • Ventilator management experience required
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications from the American Heart Association
  • Ability to respond within 30 minutes when assigned STEMI call
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and safely assist with repositioning, lifting, pushing, and pulling patients or equipment with assistance

Invasive Cardiology RN Responsibilities

  • Provide specialized nursing care to critically ill patients undergoing interventional cardiology and endovascular procedures
  • Monitor patients before, during, and after invasive cardiac and Cardiac Cath Lab procedures
  • Manage advanced hemodynamic monitoring equipment, including IABP and Impella devices
  • Administer and monitor procedural sedation in accordance with clinical standards
  • Perform comprehensive preoperative and postoperative patient assessments and nursing care
  • Support ventilator management and ongoing critical care interventions
  • Participate in STEMI call coverage and respond within the required timeframe
  • Document patient care accurately using electronic clinical systems, including EPIC and XPER
  • Maintain a safe patient-care environment while following infection prevention and exposure-control practices

Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown and Invasive Cardiology RN 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.

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