Posted 09/26/2026 · Job #512238
Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Columbus, Ohio
Job Description
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Travel Job in Columbus, OH 43210
Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Columbus, Ohio 43210: join a fast-paced Cardiac Stepdown/Progressive Care unit caring for complex post-surgical and medical patients in a respected high-acuity hospital setting.
Join a fast-paced Cardiac Stepdown/Progressive Care team in Columbus, Ohio 43210, a vibrant and centrally located city known for its strong medical community, energetic university atmosphere, and convenient access to everything the Midwest has to offer. This travel RN opportunity offers the chance to care for complex post-surgical and medical patients while building your stepdown expertise in a respected, high-acuity environment.
This assignment is ideal for a confident Telemetry RN who enjoys progressive care, teamwork, and patient-centered nursing. You will support adult and geriatric patients recovering from surgery and managing medical conditions in a collaborative unit that values strong clinical judgment and adaptability.
Job Details
- Position: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel RN
- Location: Columbus, OH 43210
- Start Date: October 5, 2026
- End Date: January 4, 2027
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shift, 3×12 hours (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Weekly Hours: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,940 – $2,040
- Orientation: 24 hours
- Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
- Float: May float to other areas if not needed on the home unit
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at time of submission
- Minimum 1 year of recent acute care nursing experience required
- Telemetry experience required
- Must be able to pass a telemetry test
- BLS and ACLS required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Experience monitoring telemetry patients preferred
- Strong clinical background in stepdown, progressive care, or med-surg telemetry settings
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-acuity unit
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to cardiac stepdown and progressive care patients
- Monitor telemetry rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
- Administer medications and manage complex treatment plans
- Care for post-surgical, medical, and overflow patients including bariatric and colorectal surgery cases
- Support blood product administration, IV therapy, and line management as needed
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, PT, IV team, and rapid response
- Document accurately in Epic and maintain high standards of patient safety
- Float to other areas within the system when needed based on patient care demands
- Contribute to a supportive, team-based environment focused on excellent outcomes
Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse travel assignment in Columbus, Ohio, and take the next step in your progressive care nursing career.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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