Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Raleigh, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,066/weekOverview
- Start Date10/05/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Experienced Cardiac Stepdown RN? Join a fast-paced travel nursing assignment in Raleigh, NC, a welcoming location for your next opportunity, and provide expert telemetry-driven care for adult and geriatric patients in a collaborative, high-acuity setting.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown
- Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Location: Raleigh, NC 27609
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,840 - $1,940
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 10/5/2026
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Shifts Per Week: 3
- Schedule: Full-time, every other weekend required
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
- Charting System: Epic
- Orientation: Bi-weekly orientation with 36 total hours
Job Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, including telemetry or cardiac stepdown experience
- Active North Carolina RN license or Compact RN license in hand
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Epic charting experience required
- 1 supervisory reference from the last year required
- Strong clinical judgment and experience caring for cardiac stepdown or telemetry patients
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and one major holiday as scheduled
- Must be comfortable with a patient ratio of 1:4 to 1:5
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality bedside care as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse in a travel healthcare setting
- Monitor telemetry, assess changes in condition, and respond quickly to patient status updates
- Administer medications and therapies according to established cardiac and nursing protocols
- Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, and other interdisciplinary care teams
- Manage central lines, ports, chest tubes, oxygen delivery devices, and other common stepdown therapies as appropriate
- Document accurately in Epic and maintain clear, timely communication with the care team
- Support safe patient flow, teamwork, and a positive experience for patients and families
- Contribute to a dependable, patient-centered unit environment on every shift
If you’re looking for a rewarding travel RN job in Raleigh, North Carolina, apply now and join a healthcare 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.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Raleigh, NC
As a travel nurse in Raleigh, NC here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 89°F and winter lows of 30°F, with a temperate climate allowing for outdoor activities year-round.
- Short term rentals are easy to find, with various options available for furnished housing.
- Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads.
- Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies due to the abundance of oak trees.
- Raleigh has a large population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants serving Southern comfort food and global cuisine, vibrant art and music scene, opportunities for sports and outdoor activities like visiting museums, parks, and greenways.
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