Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Cleveland, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel RN job in Cleveland, Ohio (44195) for an experienced Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) supporting patients in a high-acuity Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within a cardiovascular surgery stepdown setting at a large academic medical center. Work in an on-site Cleveland assignment focused on telemetry monitoring, ECG rhythm interpretation, and high-quality stepdown nursing care.

About Cleveland (On-Site Location)

Cleveland (44195) offers easy access to world-class arts and culture, major-league sports, and a vibrant dining scene. Enjoy lakefront parks and trails along Lake Erie, plus convenient neighborhoods for short commutes and off-shift exploring.

Job Details (Travel Nursing Contract)

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370/week
• Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown / PCU
• Location: Cleveland, OH 44195 (on-site)
• Setting: Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care (cardiovascular surgery stepdown)
• Start Date: 03/30/2026
• End Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per Week: 36
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts (rotating days/nights)
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating
• Shift Options: Days (07:00–19:30) and Nights (19:00–07:30); facility reserves the right to rotate shifts if needed to meet operational needs
• Float: Potential to float to J1-2, J33, and the ED
• Orientation: 16 hours; includes ECG rhythm recognition and medication safety assessment (passing score required)
• Holiday Requirement: Work at least every other holiday

Job Requirements (RN Qualifications)

• Experience: Minimum 18 months of recent Stepdown RN experience (travel experience acceptable); PCU/Progressive Care experience preferred
• License: Active Ohio RN license or Compact RN license in hand
• Certifications (required): BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (AHA or American Red Cross)
• Clinical Skills: Telemetry monitoring, ECG rhythm interpretation, medication safety
• Reference: One current/previous manager, ANM, supervisor, or director reference in the specialty
• Compliance: Ability to complete required onboarding, assessments, and facility credentialing steps by deadlines

Responsibilities (Cardiac Stepdown / PCU Nursing)

• Provide high-quality patient care in a cardiac stepdown/PCU environment, monitoring for changes in condition and escalating appropriately
• Interpret telemetry and demonstrate strong ECG rhythm recognition in a monitored setting
• Administer medications safely and accurately, following facility protocols and evidence-based nursing practice
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans, patient education, and discharge readiness
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses per unit standards
• Float to J1-2, J33, and the ED as needed
• Maintain readiness to work rotating day/night schedules based on unit needs

Apply now to join this Cleveland, OH travel nursing contract and advance your Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care RN career.

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