Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care | Dayton, Ohio

Join a high-acuity cardiac stepdown team in Dayton, Ohio, as a travel Registered Nurse (RN caring for medically complex adult and geriatric patients in a collaborative inpatient setting. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is ideal for an experienced cardiac stepdown, progressive care, or telemetry nurse who is confident with cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, IV therapy, and cardiac drip titration. Dayton offers a welcoming community, convenient access to regional amenities, and a vibrant blend of cultural, recreational, and outdoor experiences.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Dayton, Ohio
• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care / Advanced Care Unit
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950–$2,060
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• End Date: January 18, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and holiday availability required
• Unit: 36-bed cardiac telemetry and advanced care unit
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Floating: May be required to medically appropriate units or nearby locations based on census and staffing needs, including caring for emergency department boarders

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or a valid compact-state license
• At least 2 years of recent RN experience in a cardiac stepdown, progressive care, PCU, or similar telemetry setting
• Documented experience caring for stepdown or progressive care patients with approximately 1:5–6 patient ratios
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
• Recent EPIC inpatient charting experience
• Ability to successfully complete an online EKG and telemetry competency assessment before the assignment begins
• Strong ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms
• Competency with IV starts, telemetry monitoring, and management of cardiac and insulin infusions
• Willingness to float according to unit and staffing needs without restrictions
• Ability to complete required laboratory work and EKG competency testing within 72 hours of signing the contract
• Requested time off must be submitted with the initial application; up to 14 days may be allowed per contract

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to patients with heart failure, chest pain, NSTEMI, post-procedure cardiac conditions, atrial fibrillation or flutter, dysrhythmias, sepsis, COPD exacerbations, and other complex medical conditions
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and promptly identify changes in patient condition
• Monitor and interpret telemetry rhythms and respond appropriately to dysrhythmias
• Initiate, manage, and titrate ordered infusions such as heparin, nitroglycerin, amiodarone, diltiazem, insulin, and other cardiac medications
• Provide pre- and post-care for cardiac catheterization, angiography, and other cardiac procedures
• Manage chest tubes, feeding tubes, high-flow nasal cannula, IV access, and other progressive care interventions within scope of practice
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, IV teams, rehabilitation services, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Support emergency response and code team processes when indicated
• Safely transition between units when floating and provide care appropriate to the assigned patient population
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, medication administration, and patient responses in EPIC

Apply now for this cardiac stepdown travel nursing opportunity in Dayton, Ohio, and join a collaborative healthcare team!

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.