Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Thomasville, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career with a high-demand Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Thomasville, GA (zip code 31792). This 13-week travel nursing job at a leading community hospital offers the opportunity to provide specialized cardiac care in a supportive healthcare environment. Explore rewarding Georgia nursing jobs while enjoying the charm and hospitality of Thomasville’s vibrant southern community.

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Details

• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (option to extend)
• Location: Thomasville, Georgia (31792) – South Georgia healthcare jobs
• Unit: Cardiac Progressive Unit (CPU) – Stepdown nursing
• Shift: Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (07:00 - 19:00)
• Total Hours: 36 hours per week
• Start Date: December 15, 2025
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1570 - $1610
• Patient Population: Adult and Geriatric cardiac patients
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5
• EMR System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue (not provided)

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Georgia or compact state
• Minimum 3 years of recent Cardiac Stepdown or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience
• BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association preferred)
• Proficient in telemetry monitoring and interpretation
• IV start and management skills
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Experience with Cerner electronic medical records (EMR)
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Minimal to no requested time off, especially during holidays

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to cardiac stepdown patients in a clinical setting
• Monitor, interpret, and document cardiac telemetry rhythms
• Initiate and manage IVs, cardiac drips (no titration), and vasoactive drips
• Care for central lines, chest tubes, tracheostomies, and feeding tubes
• Administer blood products and manage oxygen therapy for cardiac patients
• Perform wound care and operate wound vacs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, PT, RT, pharmacy, social services)
• Respond to rapid response and code situations
• Accurately document patient care in Cerner EMR system

Join our healthcare team in Thomasville, Georgia, and make a difference in the lives of cardiac patients. Apply now for this travel Cardiac Stepdown RN job and start your nursing adventure in South Georgia!

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