Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown Travel Nurse Job in Cleveland, Ohio

Take your pediatric nursing experience to Cleveland, Ohio, for a 13-week travel RN assignment in a pediatric stepdown unit. Care for children, adolescents, and young adults up to age 25, including patients needing epilepsy monitoring and specialized cardiac stepdown care. This on-site night-shift nursing opportunity calls for skills in ECG monitoring and inotrope care, along with a collaborative approach to interdisciplinary patient care. Enjoy Cleveland’s lakefront scenery, cultural attractions, parks, and dining.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Cleveland, Ohio
• Healthcare setting: Pediatric cardiac stepdown
• Assignment: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start date: December 4, 2026
• End date: March 5, 2027
• Schedule: Four night shifts per week; 12-hour shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Weekly estimated pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Holiday coverage: Work at least every other holiday

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or a compact-state license, in hand before starting
• At least 12 months of permanent nursing experience in the specialty
• Active BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with epilepsy monitoring and caring for pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients
• Experience with ECG monitoring and inotropes
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Ability to complete ECG rhythm recognition and medication-safety assessments during orientation and meet the required passing scores
• COVID-19 and influenza vaccination required; medical or religious exemptions may be considered

Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate stepdown nursing care to pediatric, adolescent, and young adult patients up to age 25
• Monitor patient status, recognize changes in condition, and promptly escalate concerns
• Support epilepsy monitoring and cardiac care, including ECG rhythm recognition and inotrope management within the RN scope of practice
• Administer medications and treatments, document care, and communicate updates to patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team
• Contribute to a supportive care environment and follow unit protocols and patient-safety standards

Apply now for this pediatric cardiac stepdown travel nursing opportunity 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.