American Traveler 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: 01/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Stepdown position requiring an active OH or compact RN license and recent cardiac stepdown experience.

Responsibilities

• Position is in a hospital Cardiac Stepdown unit
• Rotating day and night 12-hour shifts (7am-7:30pm, 7pm-7:30am), with the facility reserving the right to rotate schedules as needed
• Requires working at least every other holiday
• Orientation includes ECG rhythm recognition and safeMedicate testing
• Use of Qualivis – Lotus for submitting hours worked
• Provide specialized nursing care for cardiac stepdown patients
• Assessment, monitoring, and intervention for patients transitioning from critical care
• Mandatory holiday coverage for at least every other holiday
• Annual and pre-start modules must be completed as required by the facility
• Smokers are currently exempt from nicotine-free policy for nursing staff
• Permanent and per diem staff must wait one year after last end date before returning
• Assignments at this location may not exceed 18 consecutive months and require a 6-month break before reapplying
• No exceptions for facial hair regarding PAPRs unless approved for medical or religious reasons

Requirements

• Active permanent OH or compact state RN license in hand upon consideration
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications from AHA or American Red Cross
• Minimum of 18 months of permanent, recent Cardiac Stepdown experience required
• PCU/progressive care experience preferred but not required
• Must pass ECG rhythm recognition and safeMedicate assessments during orientation
• No license hits accepted and no open background cases permitted
• Fingerprinting and badging to be completed onsite prior to start
• At least one reference from a supervisory role in the specialty required

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-650067. 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: Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown

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