Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Job – Columbus, Ohio

Join a high-acuity cardiac stepdown team as a travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Columbus, Ohio. This on-site travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac, oncology, hematology, medical, and surgical needs in a structured correctional healthcare environment. Columbus combines a welcoming community with vibrant arts and dining, extensive parks and outdoor recreation, and the energy of a thriving college town.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940–$2,040
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks, through February 15, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Healthcare Setting: Cardiac stepdown/PCU unit with approximately 44 beds and a daily census of about 34 patients
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend, including Friday and Saturday nights
• Float Requirement: Float to other units within the healthcare organization as needed
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients, including individuals receiving oncology treatment or undergoing oncology evaluation

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or a valid compact-state license in hand at the time of submission
• At least 1 year of recent, current acute-care experience in cardiac stepdown, PCU, telemetry, intermediate care, or a comparable setting
• Current experience in the specialty being requested, with consistent specialty practice within the past 12 months
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications
• Strong telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation skills
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and insulin drips
• Ability to care for patients requiring oxygen therapy, isolation precautions, peripheral IV management, and rapid response/code team support
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Willingness to work in a secure, locked correctional healthcare unit; correctional nursing experience is not required
• Completion of required Ohio fingerprinting and credentialing steps promptly after accepting the assignment

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a cardiac stepdown and progressive care unit (PCU) environment
• Perform focused assessments, identify changes in condition, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and accurately recognize and respond to dysrhythmias
• Manage patients with oncology and hematology diagnoses as well as medical and surgical conditions such as sepsis, pneumonia, COPD, abnormal laboratory findings, and postoperative needs
• Administer medications and manage IV insulin protocols and insulin drips according to established standards
• Provide oxygen administration, peripheral line care, isolation precautions, and other PCU-level interventions
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary teams, including rapid response and code teams, to promote positive patient outcomes
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record
• Float to other units as assigned while maintaining consistent standards of care
• Maintain professionalism and situational awareness while working within a secure correctional healthcare setting

Apply now for this cardiac stepdown RN travel contract in Columbus, Ohio, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving a complex patient population.

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.