Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Job in Columbus, Ohio

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse opportunity in Columbus, Ohio 43210, supporting a high-acuity adult acute care unit with hematology and newly diagnosed leukemia patients. Bring your stepdown nursing experience to a fast-paced medical oncology environment where strong assessment skills, telemetry monitoring, and collaboration make a meaningful impact. Located in vibrant Columbus, this travel nursing assignment offers access to a strong healthcare community, dining, parks, and convenient urban amenities.

This is a rotating 12-hour travel RN assignment with a consistent 36-hour workweek, giving you a structured schedule while you deliver safe, high-quality patient care in a supportive hospital setting.

Job Details

• Position: Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 16 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
• Schedule: Days and nights, with rotating assignments based on unit needs
• Weekend Coverage: Variable
• Charting System: Epic
• Orientation: 72 hours
• Float: May float to other MedSurg Oncology units

Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in hand at time of submission
• Minimum of 2 years of acute care nursing experience
• At least 1 year of PCU, stepdown, or cardiac stepdown experience required
• Recent and consistent acute care experience within the last 12 months
• Travel nursing experience required
• Valid ACLS and BLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Must be comfortable working with adult and geriatric patients
• Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced acute care setting

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care to adult and geriatric patients in a stepdown and acute care environment
• Monitor and assess patients with complex medical needs, including hematology and acute leukemia populations
• Support infection prevention practices and patient fall reduction initiatives
• Administer IV therapy, blood products, and electrolytes as needed
• Manage telemetry monitoring and interpret dysrhythmias
• Perform central line, PICC line, and peripheral line care and management
• Assist with feeding tube care and IV access procedures
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote safe, efficient patient care
• Document care accurately in Epic and maintain strong clinical communication
• Adapt to rotating day and night shifts based on department needs

Apply now to join this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing opportunity and advance your career as a Cardiac Stepdown RN.

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.