Travel RN - Telemetry - Pediatric Stepdown

American Traveler; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 92,000 - 103,000; Full time

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Job summary

American Traveler Staffing Professionals is hiring a Travel RN for Pediatric Stepdown in Columbus, OH. The nurse will support care in the Pediatric Stepdown unit for cardiac patients, including post-op and critical care tasks, with rotation between day and night shifts.

Applicants should have 2+ years in pediatric cardiac stepdown, active OH/Compact RN license, and certifications (BLS/ACLS/PALS). Travel experience required; no local candidates within 60 miles.

Qualifications

• Active OH or Compact RN license in hand.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric cardiac stepdown experience.
• Minimum 2 years in a pediatric hospital.
• Prior travel nursing experience is required.
• Proficient in pediatric dosage calculations.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Pediatric Stepdown unit.
• Care for pediatric cardiac patients, medical and surgical.
• Trach/vent management and post op care as described.
• Operate within Epic EMR system.
• Rotate day and night shifts every 6 weeks.
• Occasional weekend work and unit floating.

Skills

Pediatric cardiac stepdown experience

IV therapy

PICC line management

TPN/lipids administration

BiPAP/CPAP management

Ventilator patient care

Dysrhythmia interpretation

Ep ic EMR

Education

Ohio RN license or Compact license

Tools

Epic EMR

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Posted 2 days ago

$2,257/wk

Travel RN - Telemetry - Pediatric Stepdown

Columbus, Ohio

Openings

2

Shift

Rotating, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 5, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Low

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Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric Stepdown RN with 2+ years of pediatric cardiac stepdown experience and an OH or Compact RN license in hand.

Details

• Work in the Pediatric Stepdown unit
• Pediatric patients with cardiac defects, both medical and surgical
• Care includes trach/vent management, high flow nasal cannula, post op cath and post CTICU care, inotropes, and heart and lung transplant patients
• Epic EMR experience required
• Day (3x12, 7:00-19:30) and Night (3x12, 19:00-7:00) shifts with rotation between day and night every 6 weeks
• Every other weekend required
• Floating to different units required based on assignment needs

Requirements

• Active OH or Compact RN license in hand
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric cardiac stepdown experience required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a pediatric hospital required
• Prior travel experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, central line care, PICC line management, and TPN/lipids administration
• Experience with antiarrhythmics and IV vasopressors
• Proficient in pediatric dosage calculations
• Respiratory skills including BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilated patient care, chest tube management, and tracheostomy care
• Cardiovascular skills including dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and post cardiac catheterization care
• Experience with isolation precautions and PPE
• Skilled in gastric tube management and NG tube insertion
• 2 professional references required at time of consideration, with at least one from a manager or supervisor

Additional Information

• Provide specialized nursing care to pediatric cardiac patients in a stepdown setting
• Candidates who previously worked in a permanent role at this facility must have a 2-year gap before being eligible
• No local candidates allowed within a 60-mile radius
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

• $2,257/wk
• Assignment Total (13 Weeks) $29,341
• Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks) $117,364
• Weekly Breakdown
• Weekly Wages $864/wk
• Regular Hours $24.00 x 36 hours/wk = $864
• Weekly Stipends $1,393/wk
• Lodging $131.00 x 7 days = $917
• Meals & Incidentals $68.00 x 7 days = $476
• $2,257/wk
• In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,031 - $2,257. The $2,257 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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