Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown / PCU | Dayton, Ohio

Take your next travel nursing job to Dayton, Ohio, as a Cardiac Stepdown RN caring for complex telemetry patients on a 13-week contract. Join a specialized team in a welcoming city known for its aviation heritage, vibrant arts and cultural scene, diverse neighborhoods, and convenient access to parks and outdoor recreation. This opportunity allows you to expand your clinical experience while providing high-quality care in an advanced cardiac care setting.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950–$2,060
• Location: Dayton, Ohio
• Assignment Length: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:5–6
• Unit Focus: Advanced cardiac stepdown, progressive care, and telemetry nursing
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and holiday availability required

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

• At least 1.5 years of recent registered nursing experience; 2 years preferred
• Recent cardiac stepdown, progressive care unit (PCU), or telemetry nursing experience with demonstrated 1:5 patient ratio experience
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; an active state license or compact license is accepted
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
• Current Epic inpatient electronic health record charting experience required
• Strong ability to read and interpret cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias
• Experience starting and maintaining peripheral IV access
• Competency with cardiac and insulin infusions, including heparin, nitroglycerin, amiodarone, diltiazem, insulin, and other titratable medications
• Ability to complete an online EKG and telemetry competency assessment before the assignment begins
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Willingness to float to medically appropriate assignments based on unit needs and patient census

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with heart failure, chest pain, NSTEMI, post-procedure and post-cardiac surgery needs, COPD exacerbation, atrial fibrillation, dysrhythmias, sepsis, and other complex conditions
• Monitor telemetry and accurately identify changes in cardiac rhythm
• Administer, manage, and titrate cardiac, anticoagulant, and insulin infusions according to clinical protocols
• Perform focused assessments, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate patient responses to treatment
• Care for patients before and after cardiac catheterization, angiography, and other cardiac procedures
• Start and maintain peripheral IV access and manage chest tubes, feeding tubes, high-flow oxygen, and related equipment as appropriate
• Collaborate with physicians, rapid response teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, rehabilitation, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond promptly to emergencies or rapid response events
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic while supporting safe transitions of care
• Float within the assigned care network, including appropriate support of patients in other units when needed

Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown RN travel contract in Dayton, Ohio, and take the next step in your nursing 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.