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Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareColumbus, OHTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Columbus, OH
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Aug 26, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$53.89
Weekly
$1,940
Yearly (full-time)
$100,880
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
10/5/2026

This job pays about $53.89/hour — 36% 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.

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Job description

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Job in Columbus, Ohio

Travel RN opportunity in Columbus, OH: provide cardiac stepdown and telemetry care for adult patients in a fast-paced PCU setting. Columbus, OH 43210 offers a central Ohio setting with nearby parks, neighborhoods, and a diverse urban environment. Join a supportive clinical team and take the next step in your Ohio nursing career.

Job Details

  • Type: Travel Registered Nurse assignment
  • Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown RN / PCU / Telemetry
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 3x12 schedule
  • Hours per Week: 36
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940-$2,040
  • Start Date: 10/5/2026
  • Location: Columbus, OH 43210
  • Setting: Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit with mixed-acuity adult patients
  • Charting System: Epic
  • Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
  • Float: May be required to float within the organization as needed

Job Requirements

  • Active compact or Ohio RN license in hand at time of submission
  • Minimum 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience required
  • First-time travelers welcome
  • BLS and ACLS required
  • Experience with Epic required
  • Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program required
  • Strong telemetry skills and ability to interpret dysrhythmias
  • Experience in stepdown, PCU, DOU, IMC, or telemetry nursing preferred

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult patients with cardiac and mixed-acuity medical diagnoses
  • Monitor telemetry and respond promptly to changes in patient status
  • Support patients receiving cardiac drips, oxygen therapy, and other ordered interventions
  • Perform and manage central line care, PICC care, peripheral IVs, and related nursing tasks
  • Provide care for patients requiring respiratory support such as BiPAP, CPAP, or high-flow oxygen
  • Collaborate closely with respiratory therapy, IV teams, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams
  • Assist with wound care and other skilled interventions as needed
  • Float to other units within the organization when patient care needs require it

Apply now to explore this Columbus, Ohio travel nursing job and join a healthcare team committed to quality 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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