Step Down RN
Hickory, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Cardiac Stepdown RN (Travel Nurse) – Hickory, NC: 13-week night shift in the Neuro Progressive Care Unit (NPCU) at a leading regional medical center. Join a dynamic healthcare team providing advanced cardiac, neuro, and surgical care in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 – $1,890
• Location: Hickory, NC 28601 (Hickory, North Carolina / Western North Carolina)
• Position: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse
• Setting: Neuro Progressive Care Unit (Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 27, 2026 – July 27, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (19:00 – 07:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Population: Adult & Geriatric (cardiac, post-stroke, neuro-surgery)
• Electronic Health Record: Cerner (Cerner experience required)
• Travel Requirement: Travel candidates must reside 60 miles or more from Hickory, NC

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in North Carolina or compact state (Registered Nurse license)
• Minimum 1 year recent clinical experience in Cardiac Stepdown, Neuro Progressive Care, Telemetry, or similar unit
• Experience with Cerner EHR required (documentation and charting)
• BLS certification (AHA); advanced cardiac certifications preferred
• Ability to float to Medical, Telemetry, and Neon units as needed (flexible travel nurse)
• Strong cardiac telemetry monitoring and assessment skills; familiarity with cardiac rhythms and post-op neuro care

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality bedside nursing care for adult and geriatric cardiac, neuro, and telemetry patients
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret telemetry, and respond to changes in patient condition
• Manage medication administration, IV therapies, and cardiac-specific treatments per policy
• Perform neuro and cardiac assessments, post-stroke and post-op neuro monitoring, and timely interventions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (physicians, therapists, case managers) to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Accurately document patient care and assessments in Cerner EHR
• Maintain a safe, supportive environment and participate in unit orientation and ongoing training

Why This Travel Nursing Job

• Gain experience in a high-quality regional medical center known for cardiac and neuro care
• Competitive weekly pay for travel nursing in North Carolina
• Work nights in a collaborative NPCU / Cardiac Stepdown team
• Explore Hickory, NC—close to Blue Ridge Mountain trails, local community amenities, and southern culture

Apply now: If you're an experienced Cardiac Stepdown RN or Telemetry Nurse with Cerner experience and a valid RN license, join our healthcare team in Hickory, NC for this travel nurse assignment. Submit your resume and availability to be considered for this 13-week contract.

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