Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Lynchburg, VA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career with a high-demand Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Lynchburg, Virginia (24501). Join a top-rated teaching hospital’s resource team and provide expert cardiac and intermediate care to diverse patients in a collaborative healthcare environment. Discover why Lynchburg is a leading destination for Virginia nursing jobs, offering scenic Blue Ridge Mountain views and a vibrant, welcoming community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Lynchburg, VA 24501 (Virginia healthcare jobs)
• Assignment Type: Travel Nursing Contract
• Unit: Cardiac Stepdown (Intermediate Care, IMCU, telemetry)
• Start Date: January 26, 2026
• End Date: April 25, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks (option to extend up to 16 weeks)
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36 (option for 48-hour contracts available)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1780 - $1910
• Employment Type: W2 travel nurse

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia or Compact State (required at start)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Cardiac Stepdown, IMCU, telemetry, or acute care nursing experience
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association)
• NIH Stroke Scale certification
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Experience with Cerner EMR preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Comfortable working with students and new hires in a teaching hospital environment
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts; weekend and holiday shifts may be required

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to med-surg, telemetry, cardiac IMCU, neuro, and CVA patients
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, assess patient conditions, administer medications, and implement individualized care plans
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote clinical excellence and ongoing learning
• Participate in orientation and continuing nursing education
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient safety and quality standards
• Perform charge nurse duties as needed (with training and pay differential)
• Mentor and support students and new hires in a teaching hospital setting

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Lynchburg, VA and experience one of the best travel nursing jobs in Virginia!

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