Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Amarillo, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,821/weekOverview
- Start Date10/12/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a fast-paced cardiac stepdown travel nursing team in Amarillo, Texas, and provide high-quality care for adult and geriatric patients in an intermediate care setting.
This 13-week Registered Nurse travel assignment offers 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week, and the opportunity to work in a supportive cardiac stepdown unit with med/surg overflow. Amarillo offers a welcoming community, wide-open Texas scenery, and easy access to local dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreation.
Job Details
- Position: Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown
- Employment Type: Travel RN
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,620-$1,710
- Setting: Intermediate care / cardiac stepdown with med/surg overflow
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
- Location: Amarillo, Texas
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license required at time of submittal
- Minimum of 1 year of recent nursing experience required
- Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Experience with telemetry, cardiac monitoring, and dysrhythmia interpretation
- Comfort working in a cardiac stepdown or intermediate care environment with occasional med/surg overflow
- Epic experience preferred
- Ability to manage patient ratios ranging from 1:4 to 1:6 depending on assignment
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate care to cardiac stepdown, telemetry, and intermediate care patients
- Monitor telemetry and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
- Support cardiac drips, IV therapies, heparin protocols, and related nursing interventions
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote efficient, high-quality patient care
- Float to med/surg as needed to support unit coverage and patient flow
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to a positive patient experience
Why Choose This Travel RN Opportunity?
- Competitive weekly pay for Texas nursing jobs
- 13-week travel nursing assignment in Amarillo healthcare
- Supportive team environment in a fast-paced cardiac unit
- Opportunity to strengthen telemetry and stepdown nursing experience
Apply now to join this Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse travel assignment in Amarillo, Texas, and take the next step in your nursing career.
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 Amarillo, TX
As a travel nurse in Amarillo, TX here's what you should know:- Amarillo'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.
- Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows can drop to around 25°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Amarillo, with options available for furnished housing.
- Amarillo is car-friendly, with most residents relying on personal vehicles for transportation.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Amarillo has a diverse population with a mix of different ethnicities.
- The age range is varied, with a significant number of retirees.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dusty climate.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Amarillo.
- Amarillo offers a variety of activities, including art galleries, boutiques, antique shops, and restaurants in the Route 66 District.
- Visitors can enjoy live performances at the Amarillo Little Theatre and explore museums such as the Amarillo Museum of Art and the Texas Air & Space Museum.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can visit the botanical gardens, local zoo, and Thompson Memorial Park for walking, biking, and other recreational activities.
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