Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Memphis, TN
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Take your next travel nursing job as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) on a high-acuity Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry unit in Memphis, TN. This night shift RN contract supports a dynamic CV stepdown team that also manages Med-Surg overflow—ideal for an experienced RN with strong assessment skills, rhythm interpretation, and fast-paced, collaborative care.

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Travel RN Job Details (Memphis, TN)

• Location: Memphis, TN
• Employment Type: Travel / Contract (Travel RN)
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 03/23/2026
• End Date: 06/22/2026
• Openings: 2
• Estimated Weekly Pay Range: $1,910–$2,010
• Unit: Cardiac Stepdown (CV Services Stepdown) / Telemetry with Med-Surg Overflow
• Shift: Nights (Night Shift RN)
• Shift Length: 12-hour nights
• Shift Hours: 19:00–07:00
• Hours per Week: 36
• On-Call: As needed
• Weekend Coverage: As needed
• Patient Ratios: 1:6–7 depending on acuity and overflow needs
• Unit Size: 48 beds; average daily census ~32
• Facility Type: Large, Level I Trauma Center in Memphis
• Interdisciplinary Support: Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation
• Charting/EMR: Cerner experience preferred

Registered Nurse (RN) Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years of recent acute care RN experience required (cardiac stepdown/telemetry strongly preferred)
• Travel Experience: At least one completed prior travel assignment required (first-time travelers not accepted)
• Setting: Large hospital experience required
• Trauma: Level I trauma experience required
• License: Active RN license (state or compact/NLC-compliant)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required
• Clinical Skills: Telemetry monitoring, IV starts, strong cardiac/respiratory assessment, escalation and rapid response activation
• Vaccination: Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• Local Radius: Candidates must live at least 100 miles from the facility

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care for cardiac stepdown/telemetry patients requiring continuous monitoring and frequent reassessment.
• Interpret telemetry rhythms, identify early signs of deterioration, and escalate appropriately using rapid response resources.
• Administer medications and manage IV therapies per protocol; monitor patient response and communicate changes promptly to the care team.
• Support patient flow and safe care delivery when the unit receives Med-Surg overflow, maintaining prioritization and strong clinical judgment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners to coordinate diagnostics, respiratory support, mobility, and discharge planning.
• Document accurately and efficiently in the EMR (Cerner preferred) and contribute to quality, compliance, and patient safety initiatives.
• Float to like units as needed to support safe staffing and continuity of care.

Apply now to join a high-performing Memphis, TN travel nursing team and put your cardiac stepdown/telemetry RN expertise to work on nights.

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