
Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $55.28
- Weekly
- $1,990
- Yearly (full-time)
- $103,480
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- October 5, 2026
This job pays about $55.28/hour — 39% 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
- 1,786 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio from 6 agencies, 644 of them in Columbus.
- 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
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment in Columbus, Ohio
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse travel job in Columbus, OH 43210 for an experienced RN with telemetry, PCU, and high-acuity stepdown care skills.
We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for a Cardiac Stepdown / PCU travel assignment in Columbus, Ohio. This opportunity offers the chance to care for adult and geriatric patients in a high-acuity stepdown environment with a strong interdisciplinary team. Located in the vibrant 43210 area of Columbus, this assignment places you in a dynamic medical hub with easy access to the energy of a major university city, local dining, arts, parks, and a welcoming community atmosphere.
Job Details
- Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / PCU
- Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Shifts Per Week: 3
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
- Start Date: October 5, 2026
- Weekend Coverage: Every other/third weekend required
- Floating: Required within the organization as needed
- Setting: Mixed-acuity adult stepdown unit
Job Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of recent RN experience required
- Active compact or Ohio state RN license in hand at time of submission
- BLS and ACLS required
- Experience with charting systems required
- ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program preferred
- Strong cardiac stepdown, telemetry, and PCU experience preferred
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and float as needed
- Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a stepdown setting
- Monitor telemetry and recognize changes in patient condition promptly
- Manage central lines, arterial lines, IV therapy, and blood product administration as indicated
- Administer medications and titrate therapies per protocol
- Support patients with complex diagnoses and post-surgical care needs
- Perform wound care, drain management, and other specialized bedside interventions
- Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rapid response, and physical therapy
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow all unit and safety protocols
Apply now to join a rewarding travel nursing opportunity in Columbus, Ohio and make an impact in a fast-paced cardiac stepdown unit.
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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