Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (Travel) – Columbus, Ohio

Travel RN opportunity in Columbus, OH for a Cardiac Stepdown / Oncology Telemetry Registered Nurse seeking high-acuity progressive care experience in a collaborative acute care setting. Join a strong healthcare team caring for adult patients with complex cardiac and oncology needs while working with Epic in a fast-paced PCU environment. Columbus offers a welcoming, vibrant setting for healthcare professionals working in a major Ohio metro area.

Job Details

• Position: Travel Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Schedule: Day and night rotations; weekend coverage varies based on unit needs
• Hours per Week: 36
• Orientation: 72 hours
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
• Charting System: Epic
• Patient Population: Adult cardiac stepdown / oncology telemetry
• Unit Focus: High-acuity progressive care with strong emphasis on infection prevention and fall prevention

Job Requirements

• 2 years of total acute care nursing experience required
• At least 1 year of PCU or progressive care experience required
• Current acute care experience must be recent and consistent within the last 12 months
• Active RN license in hand at time of submission; compact or Ohio nursing license accepted
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience with Epic charting required
• Comfort working in a high-acuity stepdown and telemetry setting
• Ability to float to equivalent or lower-acuity PCU or Med-Surg oncology units
• Professional references required
• Oncology nursing experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for adult patients with solid tumor, orthopedic oncology, and thoracic oncology diagnoses
• Monitor telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias to support timely clinical decision-making
• Manage progressive care patients with complex needs, including cardiac drips and hemodynamic support per protocol
• Perform and support common stepdown interventions such as central line and PICC care, port access, IV management, blood product administration, and heparin protocols
• Assist with respiratory and airway-related care, including HFNC, CPAP/BiPAP, tracheostomy care, and ABG interpretation
• Care for patients requiring feeding tube management, PCA support, chest tubes, and other advanced bedside interventions
• Respond quickly to changes in patient condition and collaborate with rapid response and interdisciplinary care teams
• Maintain strong infection prevention practices and support a safe environment with careful attention to fall reduction
• Float as needed to other oncology PCU or Med-Surg units within the same level of care
• Deliver compassionate, team-based nursing care in a busy and rewarding cardiac stepdown nursing job

Apply now to join this travel nursing opportunity in Columbus, Ohio and take the next step in your healthcare 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.