Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Charlotte, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Experienced travel RN needed for a Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care role in Charlotte, North Carolina. Join a fast-paced healthcare team caring for adult and geriatric neuro and medical intermediate patients who require telemetry monitoring, cardiac drip management, and strong clinical judgment.

This travel nursing opportunity in the 28204 area of Charlotte offers a vibrant city setting with convenient access to restaurants, entertainment, parks, and a welcoming local community.

Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care / PCU
• Setting: Adult and geriatric neuro and medical intermediate care
• Location: Charlotte, NC 28204
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Scheduled Hours: 36 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,640 - $1,730
• Charting System: Epic
• Orientation: 32 hours
• Weekend Coverage: Minimum of 3 weekend shifts every 6 weeks
• Floating: May be asked to float to other intermediate or critical care areas as needed

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience
• Previous travel nurse experience required; first-time travelers are not accepted
• Active RN license in North Carolina or a compact state; pending license may be considered
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Epic experience required
• Strong experience in neuro stepdown, PCU, DOU, IMC, telemetry, and cardiac monitoring
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
• Experience titrating vasoactive and cardiac drips, including LEVO
• Neuro nursing experience strongly preferred
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Professional, team-oriented approach in all patient care and unit interactions

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality bedside care to intermediate acuity patients with neurological and medical needs
• Monitor telemetry and respond appropriately to changes in cardiac rhythm and patient status
• Manage medications and therapies such as insulin drips, heparin protocols, PCA, and vasoactive drips
• Deliver safe care for patients requiring respiratory support, including BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow oxygen, and tracheostomy care
• Support neurological patients with diagnoses such as CVA, seizures, intracranial bleeds, craniotomy recovery, and spinal cord injury
• Perform and maintain IV therapies, blood product administration, central line care, PICC management, and phlebotomy-related tasks as needed
• Collaborate with rapid response and code teams when urgent intervention is needed
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate clearly using SBAR and unit workflows
• Follow unit expectations, call-off policies, and patient safety standards consistently
• Work closely with the care team to support excellent outcomes in a busy intermediate care environment

Apply now to join this Charlotte healthcare job and put your cardiac stepdown and telemetry nursing skills to work on a rewarding travel assignment.

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