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

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Burlington, VT — 16-week contract caring for telemetry/PCU progressive care patients. Apply now for this Burlington, VT travel nursing job.

Join a dynamic healthcare team in Burlington, Vermont, as a Cardiac Stepdown RN on a 16-week travel assignment. Work in a large, renowned teaching facility caring for complex cardiac and telemetry patients. Burlington (zip code 05401) offers lakeside charm, a thriving arts scene, and easy access to outdoor recreation — ideal for travel nurses and progressive care RNs seeking New England assignments.

Quick Details / Job Summary

• Job Title: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) — Telemetry / PCU / Progressive Care
• Location: Burlington, VT (05401) — Vermont travel nurse opportunity
• Assignment Length: 16 weeks (travel nurse contract)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250 – $2,370
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts (day/night), every other weekend
• Unit: Miller 4 – Cardiac Stepdown (PCU-TELE)
• Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nursing Job
• Start Date: April 20, 2026
• End Date: August 9, 2026

Cardiac Stepdown RN Requirements (Telemetry / PCU)

• Minimum 2 years recent experience in cardiac stepdown, telemetry, or progressive care (PCU)
• Experience in large facility and teaching hospital settings preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred (travel RN / contract nurse)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in required state
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (NIHSS required prior to start)
• EPIC EMR experience within the past 2 years — required and nonnegotiable
• Willingness to float to other units within Central Pool PCU (medical/surgical and other progressive care areas)
• Flexible scheduling required; no block schedules permitted
• Reliable transportation required (public transportation is not accessible in this area)
• Vehicle should be equipped with all-season or snow tires November–April

Primary Responsibilities — Cardiac/Telemetry Nursing

• Provide high-quality nursing care to cardiac stepdown and telemetry patients, including post-cath, STEMI, and structural heart cases
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, administer medications, and manage telemetry monitoring
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (cardiology, case management, respiratory therapy) to coordinate patient care
• Document care accurately and efficiently using EPIC EMR
• Float to medical/surgical or other progressive care areas as needed within the Central Pool PCU
• Participate in bi-weekly orientation and ongoing professional development for travel nursing staff
• Maintain compliance with facility protocols, regulatory standards, and quality initiatives

Why This Travel Nursing Job?

• Opportunity to work in a large teaching hospital with complex cardiac cases — great for clinical growth and resume-building
• Competitive weekly pay and a 16-week travel nurse contract in Burlington, VT
• EPIC EMR environment and supportive interdisciplinary teams
• Perfect for RNs seeking Vermont travel nurse jobs, cardiac telemetry positions, or progressive care experience

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Cardiac Stepdown RN (Telemetry / PCU) in Burlington, VT. Submit your CV and current licensure/certifications or contact our recruiter to learn more about this travel nursing assignment and next steps.

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