Stepdown Travel Nurse Job in Columbus, OH | Rotating (3x12)
OSU James Hospital
Columbus, OH
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Travel RN
Stepdown Nurse in Columbus, OH
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$2,170
Specialty
Stepdown
Travel · RN
Shift
Rotating
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/16
Flexible
Contract
16 wks
Renewable
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This Stepdown travel nurse job in Columbus, Ohio, with Advantis Medical is a 16-week Travel Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) contract at OSU James Hospital. This role pays $2,170 per week and follows a Rotating shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: OSU James Hospital
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Location: Columbus, OH 43210 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 16 Weeks
- Shift: Rotating (3x12)
Responsibilities
- Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
- Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
- Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
- Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned
Travel Stepdown Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Stepdown experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Ohio and national regulatory bodies.
The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute — Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH
The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute is the patient-care hospital in Ohio State's academic cancer program. It combines cancer treatment, research and teaching and holds ANCC Magnet recognition.
- Hematology services include acute leukemia care, blood and marrow transplantation and cellular therapies for blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma. Read More
- Cancer surgery includes liver and pancreatic resections, breast and sarcoma procedures, robotic surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC).
- A combined surgical and neurocritical care unit adds intensive care to the hospital's cancer-focused medical and surgical setting.
- Oncology infusion and radiation oncology are located within the hospital, alongside disease-focused services such as the head and neck cancer clinic.
- Acute oncology rehabilitation supports hospitalized patients after surgery or other cancer treatment, addressing recovery needs while planning ongoing rehabilitation beyond the hospital stay.
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FAQs – Stepdown Travel Nurse Jobs Near Columbus, OH
What certifications am I required to have for travel Stepdown jobs?
Most require BLS and ACLS. Neuro and stroke step-down postings often list NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, and some cardiac step-down units add a dysrhythmia exam. PCCN, AACN's progressive care certification, is a relevant plus; step-down hours can count toward its practice-hour requirement when they involve direct care of acutely ill adults.
Can I take a travel Stepdown job with ICU or Med Surg experience?
Sometimes. ICU experience often transfers well, while Med Surg or Med Surg/Tele experience may be considered when it includes continuous monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and relevant infusions. The facility determines whether your background matches the unit's acuity and responsibilities.
What kind of units to Stepdown travel nurse assignment cover?
Stepdown units may focus on cardiac, neuro, surgical, trauma, or general medical patients. One unit may regularly manage post-cath patients and cardiac drips, while another may focus on stroke, post-craniotomy, chest tubes, or complex postoperative care. Reviewing the unit’s patient mix and permitted therapies is important
What is different about a travel RN assignment at The James?
The James is a dedicated academic cancer hospital where nearly every inpatient service is organized around oncology care. Travelers may work with patients receiving complex surgery, chemotherapy, cellular therapy, radiation, or intensive support related to cancer treatment.
What hematology and transplant experience is available at The James?
Hematology services include acute leukemia care, blood and marrow transplantation, and cellular therapies for leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. BMT and oncology travelers may work with highly immunocompromised patients who require specialized monitoring and supportive care.
Does The James have critical-care and surgical opportunities for RNs?
Yes. Cancer surgery includes major abdominal, breast, sarcoma, robotic, and HIPEC procedures, and the hospital has a combined surgical and neurocritical-care unit. That creates opportunities for travelers whose oncology background also includes postoperative or critical-care experience.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this Stepdown job in Columbus
- Review Ohio nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- Discover Columbus salary data for travel nurses.
- View Ohio salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Columbus, OH
Across a sprawling central-Ohio metro, Columbus, OH is shaped by two large systems, the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital. Coverage leans on travelers to staff intensive care units and med-surg floors throughout the area. Openings frequently extend into Dublin, Westerville, and Grove City, which give clinicians practical bases and short commutes into the hospital districts. The metro keeps growing outward, which widens where a traveler can reasonably land. The flat, gridded layout and the I-270 outerbelt keep getting around simple, and after demanding stretches the Short North Arts District and the Scioto Mile trails along the river are close by. Between the academic centers and the community campuses, travelers usually have several contract options across central Ohio.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel Stepdown · Columbus, OH · $2,170 /wk