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Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareColumbus, OHTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Columbus, OH
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 23, 2026

Typical pay

Median hourly (Ohio)
$39.67
Median weekly (40 h)
$1,587
Median yearly
$82,514

GHR Healthcare doesn't list the pay for this job. Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio pay a median of $39.67/hour; travel and locum contracts usually pay more because they add housing and travel stipends. Ask the recruiter for the exact rate when you apply.

Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse - Travel RN Job in Columbus, Ohio

Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Columbus, OH 43210 for an experienced cardiac stepdown RN. Join a dynamic mixed-acuity team caring for adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced telemetry and stepdown environment while growing your clinical experience in one of Ohio’s leading healthcare markets.

Job Details

  • Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry / Mixed Acuity
  • Location: Columbus, OH 43210
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
  • Shift: 12-hour nights
  • Hours Per Week: 36
  • Contract Length: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: October 19, 2026
  • Weekend Coverage: Every other or every third weekend required
  • Floating: Float to other units as needed within the organization
  • Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse license in hand at time of submission
  • Minimum of 1 year of recent acute care nursing experience required
  • BLS and ACLS required
  • Experience with charting and clinical documentation systems required
  • Strong clinical skills in telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, IV therapy, and stepdown care
  • Experience supporting burn, plastic/reconstructive surgery, urology, GYN, ENT, or oral/maxillofacial patients preferred
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced mixed-acuity hospital environment
  • Comfortable with floating and adapting to changing unit needs

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a cardiac stepdown setting
  • Monitor telemetry and respond to changes in patient condition promptly and effectively
  • Manage IVs, lines, drips, and other advanced stepdown nursing interventions
  • Support patients recovering from complex surgical procedures and specialty care needs
  • Perform wound care, burn dressings, flap checks, and other specialized interventions as needed
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver safe, coordinated patient care
  • Maintain accurate documentation and follow unit protocols and standards
  • Assist with rapid response situations and escalate concerns appropriately

Why Apply for This Travel Nursing Job?

  • Competitive weekly pay for a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse travel contract
  • Opportunity to build telemetry, stepdown, and mixed-acuity experience
  • Work in Columbus, Ohio, a growing healthcare hub with strong career opportunities
  • Supportive environment for travel nurses and acute care RNs

Apply now to join this Columbus, Ohio travel RN opportunity and make an impact in cardiac stepdown care.

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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