Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Nursing Job in Columbus, Ohio

Travel to Columbus, Ohio, for a rewarding pediatric cardiac stepdown nursing job where your experience caring for high-acuity patients will make an immediate impact. Join a skilled interdisciplinary care team in a fast-paced Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown / Pediatric PCU unit and support medically complex children in a dynamic travel RN assignment.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse - Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43205, a welcoming area with convenient local amenities and easy access to the city's many dining, shopping, and community offerings
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,070 - $2,180
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Shift Pattern: Day and night rotation in 6-week intervals
• Schedule: Every other weekend required
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Patient Ratio: 3:1 on days, nights, and weekends
• Charting System: Epic
• Unit Type: Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown / Pediatric PCU

Job Requirements

• Active Ohio RN license or Compact RN license in hand
• Minimum of 2 years of pediatric cardiac stepdown nursing experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
• Epic electronic health record experience required
• Strong travel nurse experience preferred
• 2 supervisor references required at time of submission, with at least 1 manager or supervisor reference
• Experience with pediatric cardiac patients, trachs, vents, and post-op cardiac care
• Ability to float as needed to other related units
• Must meet all compliance requirements prior to start

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to pediatric patients with complex cardiac conditions
• Monitor and manage patients recovering from cardiac procedures and surgeries
• Care for patients with tracheostomies, ventilators, high-flow nasal cannula, and inotrope support
• Support post-op cath lab and CTICU stepdown patients
• Administer medications, blood products, and advanced therapies as ordered
• Perform cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and ongoing patient assessments
• Maintain safe, accurate documentation in Epic
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to deliver exceptional patient-centered care
• Float to other units when needed based on assignment demands

Additional Information

• Care for a diverse pediatric population, including infants, children, adolescents, and adults
• Work in a busy, high-acuity pediatric cardiac unit with a strong focus on quality and teamwork
• Ideal for confident, adaptable nurses who are ready to contribute immediately in a travel nursing role

Apply now to join this exciting Columbus, Ohio healthcare opportunity and advance your pediatric cardiac nursing career.

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.