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

Cardiac Stepdown RN (Travel Nurse) — 10-week assignment in Durham, NC caring for post-op cardiothoracic patients; Cardiac Telemetry and EPIC experience required.

Join a dynamic healthcare team in Durham, NC, in the heart of North Carolina's Research Triangle. This travel nursing opportunity offers hands-on cardiothoracic stepdown care in a state-of-the-art facility and a chance to grow your cardiac nursing career in a vibrant medical community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980 – $2,080
• Location: Durham, NC 27710 (Durham, Research Triangle, North Carolina nursing jobs)
• Assignment Duration: 10 weeks (April 20, 2026 – June 29, 2026)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shift: Rotating 12-hour shifts (Day: 07:00 – 19:30; Night: 19:00 – 07:30)
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum 4 weekend shifts and 4 Monday or Friday shifts per contract
• Patient Ratio: 1:3 (cardiac stepdown/unit based telemetry)
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue

Cardiac Stepdown RN Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent Cardiac Telemetry or cardiothoracic stepdown nursing experience
• Active NC RN license or Compact RN license (must be in hand)
• ACLS and BLS certifications (must be in hand)
• EPIC electronic charting experience required
• Travel nursing experience required (travel RN / travel nurse)
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• One supervisory reference within the last year

Responsibilities (Cardiac Telemetry / Stepdown)

• Provide high-quality care for cardiothoracic post-op patients (CABG, valve replacements, lung & heart transplants, aortic aneurysm repairs, lobectomies, wedge resections)
• Continuous monitoring of patients on central and in-room telemetry; identify and escalate arrhythmias and cardiac changes
• Manage oxygen therapy, epidurals, PCA pumps, Foley catheters, epicardial pacers, IV drips, and chest tubes
• Administer blood products and manage central and peripheral lines with strict adherence to protocols
• Implement heparin protocols, insulin titration, and IV insulin protocols safely and accurately
• Float to PCU/Stepdown/IMCU units as needed to support patient care and unit needs
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV team, physical therapy (PT), respiratory therapy (RT), pharmacy, and rapid response
• Maintain strict adherence to isolation precautions, PPE protocols, and hospital safety standards

Experience Durham, NC — a welcoming city with excellent dining, parks, and easy access to outdoor recreation in the Research Triangle. This travel RN role is ideal for registered nurses seeking cardiac stepdown positions, travel nursing jobs, and opportunities to advance in cardiothoracic care.

Apply now to join our healthcare team and advance your career as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) in Durham, NC. Submit your resume and current licenses/certifications to be considered for this travel nursing opportunity.

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