Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Jackson, TN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Travel RN – Cardiac Stepdown (Telemetry) in Jackson, TN: 13-week travel nursing assignment caring for neuro and cardiac stepdown patients.

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) on a Neuro/Surgical Telemetry floor in Jackson, Tennessee (38301). This travel nursing assignment offers hands-on experience with neuro stepdown and telemetry patients, excellent teamwork, and the chance to advance your clinical skills in a supportive hospital setting. Ideal for experienced Telemetry RNs and Travel Nurses seeking Tennessee nursing jobs.

Job Details

• Location: Jackson, TN 38301 — Travel nursing opportunity in Jackson, Tennessee
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (March 30, 2026 – June 29, 2026)
• Setting: Neuro/Surgical Telemetry (Cardiac Stepdown) — Telemetry RN / Neuro Stepdown RN
• Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts (18:45 – 07:15)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend/Holiday: 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule; must be willing to work Memorial Day
• On-site: On-site hospital RN position (not remote)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1800–$1890 per week (based on experience and qualifications)

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active RN license in Tennessee or compact state — Tennessee nursing jobs candidates preferred
• Minimum 1 year of recent Med-Surg/Telemetry or Neuro Stepdown experience (travel nursing experience preferred)
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS; NIHSS required
• Epic EMR/Charting experience within the last 12 months (must be detailed on submission profile)
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions for COVID-19 only)
• Willingness to float to other MS/Tele units or ICU (low acuity) as needed
• Strong skills in telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, post-MI care, IV insulin protocols, procedural sedation, and neuro/trauma care
• Experience with tracheostomy care, chest tubes, high-flow oxygen, wound vacs, and surgical drains
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and clinical judgment in fast-paced hospital environments

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a busy 31-bed Neuro/Surgical Telemetry unit
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms; manage dysrhythmias and respond to rapid response/code situations
• Administer medications, manage IV therapies, and provide wound care including wound vacs and surgical drains
• Care for patients with tracheostomies, chest tubes, and high-flow oxygen devices
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (IV team, PT, RT, pharmacy, social work) to optimize patient outcomes
• Document patient care accurately using Epic EMR and follow hospital policies and infection control standards
• Float to other units as needed to support hospital staffing and patient care

Why This Travel Nursing Job?

• Gain or build on telemetry and neuro stepdown clinical experience in a busy hospital setting
• Work with a collaborative multidisciplinary team and supportive leadership
• Opportunity for professional growth for experienced RNs and travel nurses seeking Tennessee nursing jobs

Ready to apply? Apply now for this Travel RN – Cardiac Stepdown (Telemetry) position in Jackson, TN. Submit your profile with current RN licensure, Epic experience, and required certifications. Join our healthcare team today and advance your travel nursing career in Tennessee!

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