Stepdown Cardiac RN
Columbia, SC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel RN opportunity in Columbia, SC: Join a dynamic Cardiac Stepdown and Telemetry team where you’ll care for adult patients with cardiac diagnoses in a fast-paced, highly supportive hospital environment. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to strengthen stepdown and telemetry skills while working with a collaborative interdisciplinary healthcare team in Columbia, South Carolina.

Columbia offers a welcoming community with a growing downtown, easy access to parks and outdoor recreation, and a convenient central location in the heart of South Carolina. The 29203 area provides a practical home base for travel nurses looking to enjoy both a rewarding clinical experience and a comfortable local setting.

Overview

This Cardiac Stepdown RN job is ideal for an experienced travel nurse who enjoys caring for patients with chest pain, arrhythmias, and other acute cardiac conditions. You’ll provide high-quality bedside care in an adult inpatient stepdown / telemetry unit with strong clinical support and a patient-focused culture.

Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry Registered Nurse
• Setting: Adult inpatient stepdown / telemetry unit
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770 - $1,870
• Orientation: Provided prior to start
• Weekend Coverage: 6 weekend shifts required during each 6-week schedule period
• Floating: May be required to float to other qualified nursing units as needed
• Location: Columbia, SC 29203

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent RN experience in a cardiac telemetry or stepdown setting
• Strong cardiac telemetry experience required
• Epic EMR experience required; at least 1 year of Epic experience preferred
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience caring for cardiac patients with arrhythmias, chest pain, and post-procedure monitoring preferred
• Ability to work night shifts and participate in weekend coverage
• Comfortable floating to similar units when needed
• Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate care to adult cardiac stepdown patients
• Monitor telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
• Administer and titrate cardiac medications and drips per protocol
• Care for patients following cardiac procedures such as heart catheterization, cardioversion, ablation, pacemaker/ICD placement, and CABG preparation
• Perform assessments, document care accurately in Epic EMR, and maintain clear communication with the healthcare team
• Support patients with IV management, oxygen delivery, and post-procedure monitoring
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary departments to promote positive patient outcomes
• Maintain professionalism, adaptability, and a patient-first approach in a busy clinical setting

Apply now to explore this Cardiac Stepdown RN travel assignment in Columbia, South Carolina, and join a supportive healthcare team today.

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