Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Durham, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Cardiac Stepdown RN (Telemetry) travel opportunity in Durham, NC — seeking an experienced Cardiac Telemetry RN with EPIC, ACLS/BLS, and an active NC or Compact RN license.

Join a dynamic healthcare team at a renowned medical center in Durham, North Carolina. This travel nursing assignment provides the chance to care for advanced cardiac and cardiothoracic post-op patients while enjoying Durham’s historic charm, arts scene, and easy access to outdoor recreation in the Raleigh-Durham (Triangle) area.

Job Details – Travel Nursing (Cardiac Telemetry RN)

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980 – $2,080 (competitive travel nurse pay)
• Location: Durham, NC 27710 — Durham, North Carolina (Raleigh-Durham / Triangle area)
• Contract Duration: 10 weeks
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shift: 12-hour rotating (Day 07:00–19:30 / Night 19:00–07:30)
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse (Telemetry RN)
• Patient Ratio: 1:3
• Unit: Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry / PCU / IMCU
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue

Required Qualifications – Cardiac Telemetry RN

• Minimum 2 years recent Cardiac Telemetry / Stepdown RN experience (cardiac post-op care preferred)
• Active North Carolina RN license or Compact RN license (must be in hand)
• ACLS and BLS certifications (current and in hand)
• EPIC electronic charting experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• One supervisory reference within the last year
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)

Core Responsibilities – Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry

• Provide high-quality nursing care for cardiothoracic post-op patients, including heart and lung transplant recipients, valve replacements, and aortic aneurysm repairs
• Continuously monitor and manage patients on central and in-room telemetry monitors
• Administer and titrate cardiac drips, manage blood products, and care for central and peripheral lines
• Care for patients receiving oxygen therapy, chest tubes, pacemakers, epidurals, and PCA pumps
• Float to PCU/Stepdown/IMCU as needed to support unit staffing and patient safety
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams: IV therapy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response
• Adhere to isolation precautions, PPE protocols, and facility policies for infection control
• Participate in bi-weekly orientation and complete required e-learning modules and competency checks

This role is ideal for Cardiac Stepdown RNs and Telemetry RNs seeking short-term travel nursing assignments in North Carolina. If you have strong cardiac telemetry skills, EPIC experience, and a commitment to excellent patient care, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Durham, NC. Advance your travel nursing career with a rewarding Cardiac Stepdown RN assignment — join our healthcare team today!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.