Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown Cleveland Move Collective

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Cleveland, Ohio.

• Specialty:
  Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Nursing | Cleveland, OH (44195)

• Location: Cleveland, Ohio 44195
• Unit: J5-2 Thoracic Surgery Stepdown (Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry)
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
  - Cardiac Stepdown (Travel Nurse)
• Start Date: January 30, 2026
• End Date: May 1, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts (Day: 7:00am-7:30pm / Night: 7:00pm-7:30am; rotation may be required)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,250 - $2,370
• On-site Position: Hospital-based cardiac nursing role in Cleveland, OH

• Minimum 18 months of permanent Cardiac Stepdown RN experience (travel nursing experience accepted)
• Active Ohio RN license or Compact State RN license required at time of submission
• Current AHA or American Red Cross BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (must be active)
• One professional reference from a manager, ANM, supervisor, or director in Cardiac Stepdown specialty (required)
• Ability to work at least every other holiday during the assignment
• Successful completion of ECG rhythm recognition and safe Medicate assessments during orientation (2 attempts maximum)
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• BCI/FBI fingerprinting and hospital badging required prior to start date
• Experience with telemetry monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and post-op thoracic/cardiac care preferred

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients recovering from cardiac and thoracic surgeries in a stepdown/telemetry setting
• Continuously monitor, assess, and respond to changes in cardiac status and patient condition
• Administer medications, cardiac treatments, and clinical interventions as prescribed (medication administration and titration per policy)
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and communicate findings to the interdisciplinary team
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapy, and ancillary staff to develop and implement patient care plans
• Educate patients and families on post-surgical care, cardiac recovery, discharge instructions, and secondary prevention
• Document patient care accurately and promptly in the electronic health record (EHR), supporting compliance and quality metrics
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and nursing-led clinical projects
• Float to similar units (stepdown/telemetry/medical-surgical) as needed to support hospital operations

• Advance your cardiac nursing career with a respected Cleveland hospital and a focused thoracic surgery stepdown unit
• Gain experience in a busy cardiac/telemetry stepdown setting - ideal for Cardiac Stepdown RNs and telemetry nurses
• Experience Cleveland's cultural attractions, dining, and Lake Erie shoreline during your travel nurse assignment

• 401K with Matching
• Healthcare, Dental and Vision coverage
• Tax-free stipend amount to be determined

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 . 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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