Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Amarillo, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN (Night) in Amarillo, TX — 13-week contract. RN license required; ACLS, BLS, Epic EMR.

Join a dynamic healthcare team in Amarillo, Texas (zip code 79106) as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse. This 13-week travel nurse contract places you in a state-of-the-art intermediate care/telemetry unit caring for med/surg and cardiac stepdown patients. Amarillo healthcare offers a friendly community, vibrant arts scene, and easy access to Palo Duro Canyon—perfect for clinicians who value both city amenities and outdoor adventures.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,620 – $1,710
• Location: Amarillo, TX 79106 (Amarillo healthcare / Texas nursing jobs)
• Role: Cardiac Stepdown RN / Telemetry Nurse / Intermediate Care Nurse
• Unit: Intermediate Care (Cardiac Stepdown), 24 beds
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 20, 2026 – July 20, 2026)
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 – 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36 (option for 48 hours available)
• Patient Ratios: 1:4 to 1:6
• Travel Requirement: Must live at least 50 miles from facility (no local candidates)

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent RN experience in stepdown, telemetry, intermediate care, or similar setting
• Active RN license (Texas or compact) — must be eligible to practice in Texas
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Epic EMR experience required (experience with electronic charting/telemetry documentation)
• Comfortable with patient ratios of 1:4 to 1:6; previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred; strong teamwork and communication skills
• Must not have worked as permanent staff at this facility within the past year

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care for adult patients in a cardiac stepdown / intermediate care unit
• Monitor and manage telemetry and dysrhythmias; manage cardiac drips (no titration)
• Administer blood products and manage central and peripheral lines
• Initiate rapid response/code team protocols and participate in emergency care as needed
• Perform non-invasive airway management and oxygen therapy
• Adhere to isolation precautions and PPE protocols to ensure patient and staff safety
• Float to departments of equal or lesser acuity when required
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, and Case Management
• Document all patient care and assessments accurately using Epic EMR

Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity

• Gain hands-on cardiac nursing and telemetry experience in a busy intermediate care unit
• Competitive weekly pay and opportunity for additional hours
• Work with a supportive clinical team and advanced clinical resources
• Explore Amarillo, TX — local culture, dining, and outdoor recreation at Palo Duro Canyon

Ready to take the next step in your travel nursing career? Apply now to join our Amarillo healthcare team as a Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN. Apply now or contact our recruiter for more details about this Texas nursing job and the 13-week travel contract.

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