PCU RN – Cardiac Progressive Care
Birmingham, AL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Cardiac Stepdown RN travel opportunity in Birmingham, AL—13-week contract; 3x12 night shifts; EPIC experience and ACLS/BLS required. Join a top cardiac care team in the 35211 area.

Why This Birmingham Nursing Job?

Advance your career as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (PCU/Telemetry RN) at a renowned facility known for excellence in cardiac care and a patient-first culture. Birmingham, Alabama offers affordable living, family-friendly neighborhoods, and attractions like Vulcan Park, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, and the Birmingham Zoo—ideal for travel nurses and RNs seeking Alabama travel nurse positions.

Job Details

• Position: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) / Telemetry RN / PCU Nurse
• Contract Type: Travel nurse contract (13 weeks)
• Dates: May 6, 2026 – August 5, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680 – $1,770
• Location: Birmingham, AL 35211 (Birmingham nursing jobs, Alabama travel nurse)
• Shift: Nights – 3x12 (18:30 – 07:00); every other weekend required
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: 3 West Cardiac PCU (42 beds) – Progressive Care Unit / Cardiac Stepdown
• Patient Ratio: 1:4–1:5
• EMR: EPIC (experience with EPIC preferred)
• Dress Code: Navy Blue Scrubs

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year recent experience in cardiac stepdown, telemetry, or PCU nursing (2+ years preferred)
• Active RN license (compact license accepted where applicable)
• ACLS and BLS required; NIH certification required
• Familiarity with telemetry monitoring, cardiac rhythms, and hemodynamic assessment
• Ability to float within scope to units within a 25-mile radius
• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient advocacy skills

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care for cardiac stepdown and telemetry patients in a fast-paced PCU environment
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, assess changes in condition, and intervene per unit protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (cardiology, respiratory therapy, case management) to develop and implement patient-centered care plans
• Administer medications, manage telemetry leads, and perform cardiac assessments
• Accurately document patient care, assessments, and interventions using EPIC EMR
• Maintain patient safety, follow facility policies, and support quality improvement initiatives
• Float to other units within scope as needed to support staffing and patient care

What We Value

• Clinical excellence in cardiac and telemetry nursing
• Compassionate patient-centered care
• Reliability, flexibility, and strong teamwork
• Commitment to safety and evidence-based practice

Take the next step in your travel nursing career with this Cardiac Stepdown RN role in Birmingham, AL. Apply now to join our cardiac care team and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes. For immediate consideration, submit your resume and current licensure documentation.

Apply now — Join our travel nursing team and advance your career in cardiac 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.