Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Atlanta, GA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Atlanta, GA

Join a high-acuity cardiac stepdown team as a travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Atlanta, Georgia. This 12-week night-shift contract offers 36 guaranteed hours per week caring for medically complex patients across pulmonary, thoracic, cardiac surgery, hepatobiliary, and head and neck service lines.

This on-site travel nursing opportunity is based in the Buckhead area, offering convenient access to Atlanta’s acclaimed dining, parks, cultural attractions, and vibrant city amenities. The ideal candidate is a confident intermediate-care or progressive care nurse who thrives in a collaborative environment and is prepared to care for patients with a wide range of respiratory and cardiac needs.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Atlanta, Georgia 30342
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Duration: 12 weeks, ending January 30, 2027
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Shifts: 3 shifts per week
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,500–$1,580
• Openings: 1
• Holiday Requirement: Work two major holidays—Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Day—and one minor holiday—Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or New Year’s Eve.

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license applicable to the work location
• At least 2 years of recent experience in cardiac stepdown, intermediate care, progressive care, or a closely related specialty
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification
• Current American Heart Association ACLS certification
• Strong assessment, prioritization, and clinical judgment skills in a high-acuity healthcare setting
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and meet the assignment’s holiday scheduling requirements

Travel Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to intermediate-care and stepdown patients with complex cardiac, pulmonary, and surgical needs.
• Monitor and manage patients ranging from room air to advanced respiratory support, including BiPAP and Optiflow.
• Care for patients recovering from cardiac and thoracic surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, and head and neck procedures.
• Perform focused assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and initiate timely interventions or escalation of care.
• Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring cardiac and respiratory status.
• Collaborate with providers, respiratory therapists, rehabilitation staff, and the interdisciplinary care team to support positive patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families regarding care plans, recovery, medications, and discharge needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold evidence-based nursing and patient-safety standards.

Apply now for this cardiac stepdown travel nursing opportunity in Atlanta, Georgia, and join a high-acuity healthcare team in the Buckhead area.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We 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.