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

Join a collaborative cardiac stepdown team in Cleveland, Ohio, as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) providing high-quality care to patients recovering from cardiovascular and cardiothoracic procedures. This onsite travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced progressive care or medical-surgical telemetry nurse looking to grow their expertise in a major healthcare hub known for its vibrant neighborhoods, Lake Erie waterfront, and rich cultural scene.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Cleveland, Ohio
• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care / Med-Surg Telemetry
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250-$2,370
• Start Date: November 13, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 12, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; three 12-hour shifts
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Shift Options: Days, 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; nights, 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.
• Work Setting: Onsite hospital assignment
• Scheduling Note: Rotating shifts may be required based on operational needs, with efforts made to honor the traveler’s preferred shift.
• Holiday Requirement: Work at least every other holiday during the contract.

Cardiac Stepdown Travel Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license with a permanent Ohio license or compact-state license in hand at the time of submission.
• At least 1 year of combined permanent experience in cardiac stepdown, progressive care, or a closely related telemetry nursing specialty.
• Active BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• One professional reference from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor, or director in the applicable specialty from the past 12 months.
• Successful completion of ECG rhythm recognition and medication-safety assessments during orientation, with a maximum of two attempts for each assessment.
• Ability to complete required onboarding, compliance, background, and competency requirements within established timelines.
• Flexibility to float to comparable units and the emergency department to care for patients with similar needs, as required.

Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for cardiac and cardiothoracic patients in a stepdown, progressive care, and medical-surgical telemetry environment.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, clinical status, and responses to treatment.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly communicate concerns to the provider and interdisciplinary care team.
• Administer medications and treatments safely while following established protocols and individualized care plans.
• Coordinate care with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, support staff, patients, and families.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, recovery, and discharge planning.
• Document assessments, interventions, outcomes, and patient education accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Maintain a safe, compassionate, and patient-centered environment while supporting unit teamwork and quality outcomes.

Apply now to join this Cleveland, Ohio travel nursing team and advance your cardiac stepdown and telemetry 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.