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

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

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel contract in Cleveland, OH 44195. 13-week assignment, 12-hour rotating shifts, Ohio RN license (or Compact) and ACLS/BLS required. Ideal for experienced Stepdown RNs and telemetry nurses seeking travel nursing jobs in Cleveland.

Join the HVTI-Stepdown unit (J5-2 Thoracic Surgery Stepdown) at a leading Cleveland hospital. This travel RN opportunity places you in a vibrant city with world-class healthcare, a thriving arts scene, and scenic lakefront parks. Advance your cardiac nursing career in a high-acuity, collaborative environment while experiencing downtown Cleveland.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 – $2,250 (competitive travel nursing pay)
• Location: Cleveland, OH 44195
• Setting: HVTI-Stepdown Unit (J5-2 Thoracic Surgery Stepdown) – telemetry/stepdown nursing
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 5/15/2026 – End: 8/14/2026)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts (Day: 7:00am–7:30pm / Night: 7:00pm–7:30am)
• Employment Type: Travel RN, On-Site (Cardiac Stepdown RN, Telemetry Nurse)

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months of recent Cardiac Stepdown, Thoracic Stepdown, or Stepdown RN experience (travel experience accepted)
• Current Ohio RN license or Compact State RN license in hand
• Active AHA or American Red Cross BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• One professional reference from a manager, ANM, supervisor, or director in the specialty required
• Ability to work rotating shifts and at least every other holiday
• ECG rhythm recognition test and safeMedicate assessment required during orientation (must achieve acceptable scores)
• COVID-19 and seasonal flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Responsibilities / Clinical Duties

• Provide high-quality nursing care to cardiac stepdown and post-operative thoracic surgery patients
• Continuous telemetry monitoring and ECG interpretation; timely assessment and escalation for changing cardiac conditions
• Administer medications safely, follow medication administration protocols, and complete accurate clinical documentation
• Collaborate proactively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and discharge planning
• Float as needed to units J1-2, J33, and ED to support similar patient populations and hospital staffing needs
• Participate in ongoing education, clinical training, and competency assessments to maintain clinical excellence
• Deliver compassionate, patient- and family-centered care and provide patient education related to cardiac and thoracic conditions

Why Join This Travel Nursing Assignment

• Gain experience in a high-acuity Cardiac Stepdown/Thoracic Surgery Stepdown unit (telemetry nurse role)
• Work in a nationally recognized Cleveland healthcare facility with supportive teams
• Competitive weekly pay and opportunity to explore Cleveland during your assignment

If you are an experienced Cardiac Stepdown Nurse, Telemetry Nurse, or Travel RN seeking rewarding cardiac nursing jobs in Cleveland, apply now to join our hospital team. Apply now and take the next step in your travel nursing career in Cleveland, OH!

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.