Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,520 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: 08/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Assignment in Cleveland, Ohio

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse travel opportunity in Cleveland, OH: care for complex cardiac and thoracic surgery patients in a fast-paced acute care setting while expanding your stepdown and progressive care experience.

Join a dynamic Cardiac Stepdown team in Cleveland, Ohio, a well-known healthcare hub with the energy of a major city, easy access to Lake Erie, and a strong clinical community. This travel RN job offers the chance to work in a respected acute care environment and make a meaningful impact on patient recovery.

This is a 20-week travel nursing assignment with rotating 12-hour shifts. Weekly estimated pay is $2,250-$2,370 based on the assignment details provided. Candidates should be comfortable working a flexible day/night rotation and participating in holiday coverage as needed.

Job Details

• Position: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
• Location: Cleveland, Ohio 44195
• Healthcare Setting: Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Assignment Length: 20 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Shift Type: Rotating days and nights
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250-$2,370
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Start Date: 8/28/2026

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 18 months combined permanent experience in the specialty
• At least 18 months of recent Cardiac Stepdown or Stepdown RN experience
• Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or progressive care experience preferred
• Active permanent Ohio RN license or compact RN license in hand at time of submission
• Current AHA or American Red Cross BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Experience completing ECG rhythm recognition testing and medication safety assessments is preferred
• Must be willing to work every other holiday
• One manager, ANM, supervisor, or director reference in the specialty from the past 12 months

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to cardiac stepdown and thoracic surgery patients
• Monitor patient status, interpret ECG rhythms, and respond to changes in condition promptly
• Administer medications and treatments safely in a fast-paced acute care environment
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support patient recovery and discharge planning
• Float to similar units as needed to support the same patient population
• Participate in required orientation testing and training modules
• Maintain strong communication, teamwork, and patient-centered care throughout the assignment

Apply now to take the next step in your travel nursing career and join a leading healthcare team 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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #505099. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cardiac Stepdown

About GHR Healthcare

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