Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown

Company: GHR Healthcare - PH Division
Location: Willoughby
Posted on: March 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Willoughby, Ohio. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 04/19/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours - Employment Type: Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse Contract | Willoughby, OH 44094/n Cardiac Stepdown Travel Nurse (RN) in Willoughby, OH — 13-week travel nursing contract in a 30-bed stepdown/telemetry unit; Ohio RN license, BLS & ACLS required. /n /n Join a dedicated healthcare team as a Cardiac Stepdown RN (Telemetry RN) in Willoughby, Ohio. This 13-week travel nursing contract places you in a modern 30-bed stepdown unit caring for a mix of medical and surgical cardiac patients. Located in Lake County, Willoughby (zip 44094) offers a welcoming community, vibrant downtown, scenic parks, and easy access to Lake Erie. Advance your cardiac nursing skills and travel nurse experience in beautiful Northeast Ohio./n /n/nJob Details/n /n - Position: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) / Telemetry RN – Travel Nurse/n - Employment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Nursing)/n - Location: Willoughby, OH 44094 — Lake County, Northeast Ohio/n - Unit: 30-bed Stepdown/Telemetry unit (mix of medical & surgical cardiac patients; private & semi-private rooms)/n - Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)/n - Hours per Week: 36/n - Duration: 13 weeks/n - Estimated Weekly Pay: $1800 – $1890/n - Openings: 1/n - Nurse/Patient Ratio: 1:4 / 1:5 / 1:6 (based on acuity & staffing)/n - Floating: May float to inpatient areas at UH Lake West Medical Center and UH Tripoint Medical Center (SDU, MCU, med/surg, ED boarding)/n /n/nJob Requirements / Qualifications/n /n - Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio (required for travel nursing in Ohio)/n - Current BLS and ACLS certifications; NIHSS required/n - At least 1 year RN experience in acute care, telemetry, or stepdown setting preferred (telemetry RN experience highly desired)/n - Strong cardiac monitoring skills, ECG interpretation, and arrhythmia recognition/n - Ability to float to other inpatient units and adapt to variable clinical environments/n - Completion of travel nurse onboarding health & professional requirements (MMR, Varicella, Hep B, Tdap, Fit Test, Physical/Health Statement, Influenza Vaccine, 2-step PPD or IGRA, Driver's License/State ID, background checks, skills checklist/competency exams)/n - Excellent clinical assessment, communication, teamwork, and patient education skills/n /n/nResponsibilities/n /n - Provide safe, efficient, age-appropriate nursing care to cardiac stepdown/telemetry patients using the nursing process/n - Perform continuous cardiac monitoring, interpret ECGs, recognize dysrhythmias, and escalate changes in condition to the interdisciplinary team/n - Administer medications, monitor hemodynamics, and manage telemetry alarms per unit protocol/n - Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, case management, and the care team to optimize patient care and throughput/n - Accurately assess, document (electronic medical record), and communicate patient status and nursing interventions; escalate per protocol/n - Float to designated inpatient areas as assigned to support unit/facility staffing needs/n - Demonstrate leadership, support unit initiatives, and contribute to professional nursing practice in a travel nurse role/n - Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain required competencies for cardiac and travel nursing/n /n/n Why Willoughby & Northeast Ohio? Willoughby, OH offers a friendly atmosphere, excellent local dining, and proximity to outdoor recreation and Lake Erie. This travel nursing opportunity places you in a supportive, modern hospital setting in Lake County — ideal for RNs seeking cardiac stepdown or telemetry nursing jobs in Ohio. /n/n Apply today to join our travel nursing team as a Cardiac Stepdown RN in Willoughby, OH. Explore this Ohio nursing job and take the next step in your cardiac nursing career — submit your application now to be considered for this travel nurse contract! 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. Planet Healthcare Job ID 461444. 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 About GHR Healthcare - PH Division For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.

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