
Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $53.06
- Weekly
- $1,910
- Yearly (full-time)
- $99,320
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 11/2/2026
This job pays about $53.06/hour — 34% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio ($39.67/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio right now
- 1,785 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio from 6 agencies, 441 of them in Cleveland.
- Pay in these listings: $14.59 – $196/hour, median $55.28/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Ohio: $39.67/hour ($82,514/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 7 jobs).
Job description
Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) - Cleveland, OH 44106
Looking for a rewarding travel nursing job in Cleveland, Ohio? Bring your cardiac nursing expertise to this on-site Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse assignment in a vibrant lakeside city with a strong healthcare community. If you thrive in a fast-paced progressive care or stepdown setting and deliver high-quality patient care, this 13-week contract is a great opportunity to grow your acute care experience.
Job Details
- Position: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)
- Employment Type: Travel, on-site
- Location: Cleveland, OH 44106
- Start Date: 11/2/2026
- End Date: 1/31/2027
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour days
- Weekly Hours: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910-$2,010
- Openings: 2
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 1 year of recent nursing experience required
- Experience in cardiac stepdown, progressive care, telemetry, or a similar acute care setting preferred
- Strong assessment, prioritization, and critical thinking skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Comfort working in a fast-paced hospital environment with changing patient needs
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for cardiac stepdown and progressive care patients with complex medical needs
- Monitor patient status, recognize changes, and escalate concerns appropriately
- Administer medications and support treatment plans as ordered
- Perform ongoing assessments and document care accurately and on time
- Collaborate with providers and care team members to promote safe, effective patient outcomes
- Educate patients and families to support recovery, discharge planning, and readiness
- Maintain a safe, compassionate, and organized patient care environment
Apply now to join this Cleveland, OH travel nursing opportunity and make an impact in cardiac stepdown patient 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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