Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Columbia, SC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Join a high-acuity cardiac stepdown team in Columbia, South Carolina, and provide expert care for complex adult patients in a fast-paced progressive care environment. This travel Registered Nurse job offers a rewarding opportunity to strengthen your cardiac telemetry, stepdown, and critical care nursing experience while working in a vibrant South Carolina city.

Job Details

• Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care / Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks, with option for 26 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,770-$1,870
• Start Date: September 7, 2026
• Location: Columbia, SC 29203
• Setting: Intermediate intensive care / progressive care environment

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Carolina or a valid multistate license
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required
• At least 1 completed travel assignment preferred; first-time travelers considered with strong critical care experience
• Prior ICU, IICU, IMC, PCU, DOU, or stepdown experience required
• Experience managing acuity of at least 1:3
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• 1 year of Epic EMR experience required
• Strong knowledge of dysrhythmia interpretation, telemetry, and cardiac monitoring
• Ability to titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips; ventilator experience required
• Willingness to work scheduled holidays and weekend requirements
• Must be comfortable floating to other qualified units as needed

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care for adult patients with trauma, medical, surgical, and neurologic conditions
• Monitor patients requiring frequent assessments and interventions every 1-2 hours
• Interpret telemetry and manage dysrhythmias with confidence and accuracy
• Titrate cardiac, vasoactive, and insulin drips according to patient needs and provider orders
• Care for ventilated patients and support complex intermediate care needs
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams to promote safe, high-quality patient outcomes
• Respond to transfers, escalations of care, and admissions from higher-acuity settings
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow unit workflows and standards
• Support patient safety through ongoing assessment, intervention, and reassessment

Why Travel Nursing in Columbia, SC?

• Opportunity to gain advanced experience in cardiac stepdown nursing and progressive care
• Work in a supportive clinical environment with experienced healthcare professionals
• Enjoy living and working in Columbia, South Carolina, with easy access to local amenities and the Midlands region

Apply now to join this Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse travel assignment in Columbia, SC and take the next step in your nursing career!

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