Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,646 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Contract in Cleveland, Ohio

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse travel contract in Cleveland, Ohio, offering a 13-week opportunity to provide telemetry and cardiovascular nursing care in a collaborative hospital environment. Join a dedicated travel nursing team while caring for complex cardiac and cardiothoracic patients and expanding your clinical experience in a vibrant city along the Lake Erie shoreline.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Cleveland, Ohio
• Nursing Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Cardiovascular Telemetry
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360–$2,480
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 13, 2026
• End Date: February 12, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; three 12-hour shifts
• Shift: Rotating days and nights; day shifts are approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. and night shifts are approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Scheduling Note: Shift assignments may rotate based on operational needs. Travelers should be prepared to work at least every other holiday.
• Orientation: Facility orientation includes an ECG rhythm recognition assessment and a medication-safety assessment.

Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent permanent experience as a Registered Nurse in cardiac stepdown, telemetry, cardiovascular, or a closely related specialty
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Ohio or an active compact-state license in hand at the time of submission
• Active BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Strong patient assessment, cardiac telemetry monitoring, ECG rhythm recognition, and care-coordination skills
• Ability to successfully complete required ECG rhythm recognition and medication-safety assessments during orientation
• One recent professional reference from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director in the specialty
• Flexibility to float to comparable units caring for the same patient population when needed

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from cardiac and cardiovascular surgical procedures
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in patient condition, and communicate promptly with the interdisciplinary care team
• Administer medications and treatments safely while following established clinical standards
• Perform ongoing patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Support patients and families through education, care coordination, and discharge planning
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, rehabilitation professionals, and other members of the care team
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and promote a safe, patient-centered care environment
• Adapt to rotating day and night assignments and provide coverage on designated holidays

Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse travel contract in Cleveland, Ohio, and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #528045. 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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