Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Orangeburg, SC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) in Orangeburg, South Carolina (zip code 29118). This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers you the chance to join a leading acute care hospital, providing specialized cardiac care to adult and geriatric patients. Orangeburg is renowned for its friendly community, scenic parks, and convenient access to South Carolina’s beautiful countryside, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking rewarding travel RN jobs.

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1470 - $1570
• Location: Orangeburg, SC 29118 (South Carolina nursing jobs)
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital – Medical Surgical Stepdown Unit
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: 11/18/2025 – End: 2/17/2026)
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (18:45 – 07:15)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: May float to similar stepdown or telemetry units
• Charting System: Epic EMR
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Parking: Free on-site parking

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active South Carolina RN license or Compact RN license (required prior to start)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Cardiac Stepdown or acute care RN experience (2 years preferred)
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS and CPI certifications preferred
• Proficiency with Epic charting system
• Cardiac telemetry and tele competency required
• Experience managing cardiac drips (no titration)
• Previous charge nurse and community hospital experience preferred
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in the Cardiac Stepdown Unit
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry, manage cardiac drips, and respond to cardiac events
• Administer medications, manage central and peripheral IV lines, and perform wound care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and social services
• Float to similar medical-surgical or telemetry units as needed
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic EMR
• Participate in weekend coverage and respond to emergency situations as required

Discover rewarding travel nursing jobs in South Carolina and experience the welcoming community of Orangeburg. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a difference in cardiac patient care!

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