Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Burlington, VT
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Cardiac Stepdown RN travel assignment in Burlington, VT — 16-week Progressive Care Unit (PCU) telemetry role for experienced cardiac Registered Nurses.

Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Assignment Duration: 16 weeks (with potential to extend up to 32 weeks)
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• End Date: September 6, 2026
• Setting: Cardiac Progressive Care / Stepdown (Telemetry/Surgical focus) – Miller 3 PCU
• Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts (Day/Night); every weekend required
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel RN / Cardiac RN
• On-Site: Burlington, VT (zip code 05401) — Vermont nursing jobs, travel nursing in Burlington

Registered Nurse Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, with at least 1 year in Cardiac Stepdown, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), or Intermediate Care
• Recent Level 1 trauma experience within the last year required
• Cardiothoracic and vascular experience required; post-op Day 1 hearts (open and closed) experience required
• Epic EMR experience within the past 2 years (non-negotiable)
• Certifications required prior to start: AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS); PCCN preferred
• Willingness to float to related units as needed (telemetry, CVICU stepdown, surgical PCU)
• Reliable personal or rental vehicle required (limited public transportation access)
• All employment gaps over 90 days must be explained

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care (PCU) telemetry setting
• Monitor and manage telemetry patients, post-op cardiac cases, and complex cardiac surgical/vascular patients
• Provide post-op Day 1 cardiac care for open and closed procedures and support cardiothoracic surgery teams
• Utilize Epic EMR for documentation, medication administration, and interdisciplinary care coordination
• Collaborate with cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, anesthesia, and ancillary services for optimal patient outcomes
• Float to similar units as required to support staffing needs and maintain continuity of care
• Participate in bi-weekly orientation and ongoing professional development to maintain clinical competencies
• Adhere to facility protocols, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements

Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity

• Advance your cardiac nursing career with hands-on telemetry and post-op cardiac experience
• Experience Burlington, VT — Lake Champlain views, Green Mountains access, and a vibrant downtown food and arts scene
• Ideal for travel RNs seeking professional growth in a supportive PCU environment
• Competitive travel RN roles in Vermont nursing jobs with opportunities to extend assignment

Ready to make a difference in cardiac care? Apply now to join our Cardiac Stepdown RN team in Burlington, VT. Join our healthcare team today and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

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