Travel Medical-Surgical RN, Cardiac Stepdown Unit - $2,142 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: 09/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Travel Job in Cleveland, Ohio

Experienced Registered Nurse needed for a 13-week travel nursing opportunity in a Cardiac Stepdown unit in Cleveland, Ohio (44106). If you are an RN with strong acute care skills, cardiac and thoracic surgery experience, and a passion for high-acuity patient care, this fast-paced hospital assignment offers an excellent opportunity to grow your nursing career in a leading medical hub. Located in the 44106 area, this assignment places you in one of Cleveland's premier healthcare corridors, known for its dynamic medical community, respected institutions, and convenient access to city amenities.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910-$2,010
• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown RN
• Setting: Cardiac and thoracic surgery stepdown unit
• Location: Cleveland, Ohio 44106
• Start Date: 8/24/2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours Per Week: 36

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience required, preferably in stepdown, cardiac stepdown, telemetry, or thoracic surgery care
• Active RN license
• Experience caring for stepdown patients with cardiac and post-surgical needs preferred
• Ability to work night shifts in a high-acuity hospital environment
• Strong clinical judgment, patient assessment, communication, and monitoring skills
• Completion of required compliance, onboarding, and credentialing items prior to start

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients on a cardiac and thoracic surgery stepdown unit
• Monitor patient condition, assess changes, and communicate updates to the interdisciplinary care team
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards
• Support recovery and ongoing care for post-operative and cardiac patients in an acute care setting
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and thoroughly
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, recovery expectations, and discharge needs
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and ancillary staff to promote quality patient outcomes

Apply now to join our healthcare team for this Cleveland travel RN opportunity in cardiac stepdown nursing.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #499441. 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

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