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

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing | Cleveland, OH (44195)

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Cleveland, OH — 13-week travel nursing opportunity, 12-hour rotating shifts, estimated weekly pay $2,250–$2,370. Apply now for this cardiac nursing job in Northeast Ohio.

Job Details

• Location: Cleveland, Ohio 44195 — Cleveland travel nursing, Ohio nursing jobs
• Unit: J5-2 Thoracic Surgery Stepdown (Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry)
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown (Travel Nurse)
• Start Date: January 30, 2026
• End Date: May 1, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts (Day: 7:00am–7:30pm / Night: 7:00pm–7:30am; rotation may be required)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,250 - $2,370
• On-site Position: Hospital-based cardiac nursing role in Cleveland, OH

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months of permanent Cardiac Stepdown RN experience (travel nursing experience accepted)
• Active Ohio RN license or Compact State RN license required at time of submission
• Current AHA or American Red Cross BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (must be active)
• One professional reference from a manager, ANM, supervisor, or director in Cardiac Stepdown specialty (required)
• Ability to work at least every other holiday during the assignment
• Successful completion of ECG rhythm recognition and safeMedicate assessments during orientation (2 attempts maximum)
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• BCI/FBI fingerprinting and hospital badging required prior to start date
• Experience with telemetry monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and post-op thoracic/cardiac care preferred

Responsibilities — Cardiac Stepdown RN / Telemetry Nurse

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients recovering from cardiac and thoracic surgeries in a stepdown/telemetry setting
• Continuously monitor, assess, and respond to changes in cardiac status and patient condition
• Administer medications, cardiac treatments, and clinical interventions as prescribed (medication administration and titration per policy)
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and communicate findings to the interdisciplinary team
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapy, and ancillary staff to develop and implement patient care plans
• Educate patients and families on post-surgical care, cardiac recovery, discharge instructions, and secondary prevention
• Document patient care accurately and promptly in the electronic health record (EHR), supporting compliance and quality metrics
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and nursing-led clinical projects
• Float to similar units (stepdown/telemetry/medical-surgical) as needed to support hospital operations

Why Join Our Team — Travel Nursing Benefits & Location

• Advance your cardiac nursing career with a respected Cleveland hospital and a focused thoracic surgery stepdown unit
• Gain experience in a busy cardiac/telemetry stepdown setting—ideal for Cardiac Stepdown RNs and telemetry nurses
• Experience Cleveland’s cultural attractions, dining, and Lake Erie shoreline during your travel nurse assignment

Ready to take the next step in your travel nursing career? Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) in Cleveland, OH. Submit your resume, current RN license, active certifications, and a manager/supervisor reference to begin the application process for this cardiac nursing job.

Join our team today — grow your experience in post-op cardiac care, telemetry monitoring, and thoracic surgery stepdown nursing in Cleveland, Ohio.

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.