Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Houston, TX
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel assignment as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) in Houston, TX (77004). Join a leading healthcare team in one of Texas's top hospitals, providing expert cardiac care while enjoying Houston's vibrant culture and amenities. Apply now for this high-demand nursing job in Houston!

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Details

• Location: Houston, TX 77004 (Texas healthcare jobs)
• Unit: Cardiac Stepdown / Operating Room (South Tower, 2nd Floor)
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Start Date: December 29, 2025
• End Date: March 30, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per Week: 40
• Shift: 10 Hour Days (6:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1,860 - $2,000
• On-Site Position
• Scrubs Provided by Hospital

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active RN license (Texas or compact state preferred)
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care experience in Cardiac Stepdown or Operating Room
• 2 years of OR Circulating experience in an acute care hospital strongly preferred
• Experience with General Surgery, ENT, Uro/Gyn, Ortho, Robotics, and CVOR highly desirable
• CNOR certification and 5+ years of RN experience preferred
• Ability to float to Preop Holding as needed
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Compliance with hospital dress code (no artificial nails, dips, gels, etc.)

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients in Cardiac Stepdown and Operating Room units
• Circulate in a variety of surgical procedures: robotics, Gyn, General Surgery, ENT, Colorectal, Vascular, and Urology
• Maintain a 1:1 patient ratio for optimal patient care
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including RNs and Surgical Technologists
• Participate in daily huddles and ensure timely response for on-call shifts
• Float to Preop Holding as required
• Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and infection control standards
• Demonstrate flexibility in scheduling, including participation in on-call rotations (weekdays and weekends)

Join our Houston healthcare team today as a Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN! Apply now to take the next step in your nursing career.

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