Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Lynchburg, VA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,268/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel RN opportunity in Lynchburg, VA: join a cardiac stepdown and intermediate care team providing high-quality patient care in a supportive hospital environment.
Join a dynamic cardiac stepdown team as a Travel Registered Nurse in beautiful Lynchburg, Virginia. This is a great opportunity to provide high-quality care in a supportive, team-oriented environment that serves a diverse patient population, including cardiac, neuro, telemetry, and med-surg patients. Located in the scenic foothills of Virginia, Lynchburg offers a welcoming community, historic charm, and easy access to outdoor recreation.
Job Details
- Setting: Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job
- Shift: 12 Hour Nights
- Hours per Week: 36
- Duration: 20 weeks
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
- Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
- Work Setting: On-site
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia or a compact state at the start of assignment
- Minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience required
- Prior travel nurse experience required
- Current BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- NIH Stroke Scale certification required and current
- Experience with cardiac stepdown, telemetry, intermediate care, med-surg, neuro, or CVA patient populations preferred
- Charge nurse experience preferred
- Ability to provide a complete work history, explain gaps over 90 days, and submit required credentials
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate care to intermediate care and cardiac stepdown patients
- Monitor and assess patients with cardiac, neuro, telemetry, and med-surg needs
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and the healthcare team to support positive patient outcomes
- Administer medications, perform assessments, and respond to changes in patient condition
- Support a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and patient-centered care
- Assist in a teaching environment and work collaboratively with students and new hires
- May be asked to take charge responsibilities with training and appropriate differential
Apply now for this Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN job in Lynchburg, Virginia and join a team committed to excellent patient care.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
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About Lynchburg, VA
As a Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in Lynchburg, VA here's what you should know:- Lynchburg's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
- Average summer highs range from 85-90°F, while winter lows average around 25-30°F, offering a mix of seasons for those who enjoy variety.
- Short term rentals are available in Lynchburg and can be found with relative ease, providing options for travel nurses in need of temporary housing.
- Lynchburg is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Lynchburg has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the pollen from the surrounding forests.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses drawn to the area's healthcare facilities.
- Lynchburg offers a variety of activities including Southern cuisine restaurants like The Water Dog, The Bootlegger, and the Blue Ridge Grill.
- The city also has art and history attractions such as the National D-Day Memorial and Point of Honor.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy Riverfront Park and Percival’s Island Natural Area for year-round outdoor activities.
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