Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Lynchburg, VA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs
$2,081/weekOverview
- Start Date01/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Advance your nursing career as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel assignment in Lynchburg, VA (zip code 24501). Join a leading healthcare team at a teaching hospital, providing specialized cardiac and intermediate care to diverse patient populations. This travel nursing opportunity offers professional growth, collaboration with students and new hires, and the chance to experience the vibrant Lynchburg healthcare community.
Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Details
- Location: Lynchburg, Virginia 24501 – Virginia nursing jobs
- Unit: Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)
- Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Start Date: January 26, 2026
- End Date: April 27, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts
- Hours per Week: 36
- On-Site Position
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in cardiac stepdown or IMCU (prior travel nursing experience required)
- Active Virginia or Compact Registered Nurse license
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale (current and required)
- Complete work history with explanation for gaps over 90 days
- Skills Checklist and Nursys/license copy required
- Ability to work 2 of 3 winter holidays
- Charge nurse experience preferred
- Cerner EMR experience preferred
- Strong commitment to a supportive healthcare culture, especially mentoring students and new hires
- Local candidates within 60 miles are not eligible
Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to med-surg, telemetry, cardiac IMCU, neuro, and CVA patients
- Provide patient-centered care in a fast-paced intermediate care unit
- May assume charge nurse duties with appropriate training and pay differential
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, students, and new hires
- Accurately document patient care and interventions using Cerner EMR
- Comply with hospital policies, infection control, and safety standards
- Participate in orientation and ongoing clinical training
Apply now to join our healthcare team in Lynchburg, Virginia and take the next step in your travel nursing career!
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
Employer
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
2 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare - PH Division
About Lynchburg, VA
As a Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in Lynchburg, VA here's what you should know:- Lynchburg's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
- Average summer highs range from 85-90°F, while winter lows average around 25-30°F, offering a mix of seasons for those who enjoy variety.
- Short term rentals are available in Lynchburg and can be found with relative ease, providing options for travel nurses in need of temporary housing.
- Lynchburg is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Lynchburg has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the pollen from the surrounding forests.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses drawn to the area's healthcare facilities.
- Lynchburg offers a variety of activities including Southern cuisine restaurants like The Water Dog, The Bootlegger, and the Blue Ridge Grill.
- The city also has art and history attractions such as the National D-Day Memorial and Point of Honor.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy Riverfront Park and Percival’s Island Natural Area for year-round outdoor activities.
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