Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,177 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Travel RN Job in Columbus, Ohio

Looking for a Cardiac Stepdown RN travel assignment in Columbus, OH? Join a dynamic oncology telemetry and progressive care environment where your stepdown, telemetry, and acute care nursing experience can make a real impact in a high-acuity setting.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown / PCU
• Location: Columbus, OH 43210
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 - $2,040
• Orientation: 72 hours
• Float Requirement: May float to equivalent or lower-acuity PCU or Med-Surg Oncology units
• Patient Population: Adult progressive care and oncology telemetry patients

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of total acute care nursing experience
• At least 1 year of recent PCU or progressive care experience required
• Current acute care experience must be active and consistent within the last 12 months
• Valid RN license in hand at time of submission
• Epic charting experience required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Strong telemetry and cardiac stepdown background preferred
• Experience with rapid response teams, dysrhythmia interpretation, and complex patient care strongly desired

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate care to high-acuity progressive care and oncology telemetry patients
• Monitor telemetry rhythms and recognize changes in patient condition quickly and accurately
• Support patients with cardiac drips, respiratory support devices, and advanced monitoring equipment
• Perform central line, peripheral line, and PICC line care as needed
• Manage feeding tubes, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, and related clinical interventions within scope
• Administer blood products, maintain IV access, and follow heparin and other medication protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to promote excellent patient outcomes
• Prioritize infection prevention, fall prevention, and adherence to unit-specific safety practices
• Respond appropriately to urgent situations and assist with rapid response/code team support when needed

Why Consider This Travel Nursing Opportunity?

• Work in a collaborative hospital setting with exposure to cardiac stepdown and oncology telemetry care
• Build your progressive care nursing experience in a high-acuity adult patient population
• Enjoy a travel nurse assignment in Columbus, Ohio, a growing healthcare market with strong clinical opportunities

Apply now to take the next step in your nursing career and join this rewarding Columbus healthcare travel assignment today.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #520051. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cardiac Stepdown

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