Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,081 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 11 / 24 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Dayton, Ohio

Advance your nursing career as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) with this 13-week travel assignment in Dayton, OH (zip code 45409). Join a leading heart and vascular unit and provide expert care to cardiac and vascular patients in a collaborative healthcare environment. Dayton is a vibrant Ohio city known for its rich history, beautiful parks, and welcoming community—making it an ideal location for travel nurses seeking rewarding healthcare jobs.

Travel Nursing Job Details

Location : Dayton, Ohio 45409

Healthcare Setting : Heart and Vascular Stepdown Unit (36 beds)

Assignment Length : 13 weeks

Start Date : November 24, 2025

End Date : February 23, 2026

Shift : 4x12-hour day shifts (07 : 00 - 19 : 30)

Hours per Week : 36

Patient Ratios : 1 : 4-6

Employment Type : Travel RN, W2

Scrub Color : Navy Blue

Estimated Weekly Salary : $1910 - $1960 per week

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (any state; compact nursing licenses accepted)

Minimum 1.5 years of recent Stepdown or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience (ICU experience does not substitute)

Experience caring for CABG and valve replacement cardiac patients required

Documented experience with 1 : 5 patient ratios in Stepdown / PCU

EPIC charting experience required

Must pass an online EKG / telemetry competency assessment prior to start

BLS and ACLS certifications required

NIHSS certification required

IV start skills and cardiac drip titration experience required

Ability to read and interpret cardiac strips

Travel nursing experience preferred

Available to work every other weekend and holiday as needed

Flu vaccine required (medical / religious exemptions accepted)

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality nursing care to cardiac and vascular stepdown patients, including pre- and post-op open heart management (CABG, valve, mitral clip, TAVR, thoracotomy, etc.)

Manage advanced cardiac patients with continuous telemetry monitoring

Administer and titrate cardiac drips, manage chest tubes, and provide care for lung cases (pneumothorax, hemothorax, etc.)

Perform IV starts, blood product administration, and wound care

Interpret dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases (ABGs)

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV, respiratory, physical therapy, and more

Float to other units as needed, including high-risk respiratory / COVID units and other campuses within 15 miles

Support the nursing care team and adapt to changing patient needs

Complete orientation modules and required assessments within specified timeframes

Experience the best of Dayton, Ohio while advancing your nursing career in a supportive and innovative healthcare environment. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a difference in the lives of cardiac patients!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

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 #430357. 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 Planet Healthcare

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Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

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