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

Travel to Abilene, Texas for a rewarding Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse role in a fast-paced IMCU environment supporting adult and geriatric telemetry patients.

Join a dynamic cardiac stepdown/IMCU team in Abilene, Texas, where you’ll care for a diverse adult and geriatric patient population with strong team-based support. This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to work with low-acuity ICU and high-acuity telemetry patients in a rewarding setting that values clinical skill, collaboration, and high-quality patient care. Abilene is a welcoming West Texas community known for its friendly atmosphere, easy pace of life, and convenient access to local amenities.

Job Details

• Position: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Location: Abilene, Texas 79601
• Assignment Type: Travel Nursing Job
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: September 8, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Call: Once every 6 weeks
• Weekend Coverage: 6 weekend shifts per 6 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,820 - $1,910
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Charting: Altera experience preferred
• Unit Type: Cardiac Stepdown / IMCU

Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of experience in cardiac stepdown, IMCU, telemetry, or related acute care nursing
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience with cardiac monitoring and telemetry patients
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Comfort working with low-acuity ICU patients and high-acuity telemetry patients
• Ability to complete required compliance and lab items within the specified timeframe
• Travel nurse experience preferred
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently with a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care for cardiac stepdown and intermediate care patients
• Monitor patients with continuous cardiac and vital sign monitoring
• Titrate and manage cardiac and vasoactive infusions as ordered
• Perform frequent neurological assessments for patients receiving thrombolytic therapy or post-TNK care
• Care for patients with high oxygen needs, pacemakers, pericardial drains, and other complex cardiac conditions
• Interpret telemetry rhythms, assess for changes in condition, and escalate care appropriately
• Administer medications and support treatment plans for post-cardiac cath, STEMI, and other acute cardiac diagnoses
• Collaborate with the charge nurse and interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient-centered care
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold unit standards for safety, quality, and professionalism

Apply now to join this Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse travel opportunity in Abilene, Texas.

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