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

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) travel opportunity in Durham, NC — 10-week contract providing specialized cardiothoracic stepdown care near Research Triangle Park. Ideal for experienced cardiac telemetry and stepdown nurses seeking travel nurse jobs in North Carolina.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980 – $2,080 (competitive weekly pay for travel RNs)
• Location: Durham, NC (27710) — close to Research Triangle Park (RTP)
• Contract Duration: 10 weeks (April 20, 2026 – June 29, 2026)
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (19:00 – 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Coverage: Up to 6 weekend shifts, plus 4 Mondays and 4 Fridays per contract
• Orientation: Bi-weekly, 24 hours
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse / Contract RN

Key Qualifications

• Minimum 2 recent years of Cardiac Telemetry, PCU, DOU, IMC, or Stepdown experience
• Active North Carolina (NC) RN license or Compact RN license (must be in hand)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications (must be in hand)
• EPIC charting experience required
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• One supervisory reference within the last year
• First-time travelers and local candidates (within 75 miles) welcome to apply

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized post-operative care to patients recovering from cardiothoracic surgeries, heart transplants, and advanced cardiac procedures
• Monitor and manage cardiac telemetry and stepdown/PCU/IMC patients with attention to early recognition of deterioration
• Interpret dysrhythmias and coordinate care for cardiac drips (no titration) and rapid response/code team activation
• Administer IV medications and blood products; manage central and peripheral lines
• Care for patients with chest tubes, feeding tubes, tracheostomies, and wound vacs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV team, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, and Pharmacy
• Float as needed to PCU/Stepdown/IMCU units and maintain a flexible travel nurse mindset
• Adhere strictly to isolation precautions, PPE protocols, and hospital safety policies

Why Join Our Team

Advance your career as a Cardiac RN in a modern cardiothoracic stepdown unit in Durham, NC. This travel nursing job offers exposure to complex cardiac cases, EPIC charting experience, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive healthcare environment.

Apply now to join our cardiac nursing team in Durham, North Carolina. Submit your resume and current RN license to be considered. Travel nurses and local candidates within 75 miles are encouraged to apply — make a difference in cardiac patient care 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.