Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Pikeville, KY
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Night Shift in Pikeville, KY. 12-hour nights · ACLS & BLS required · 8-week assignment. Join our travel nursing team providing specialized cardiac care in Eastern Kentucky.

Are you a dedicated Cardiac Stepdown RN ready for your next travel nursing assignment? Join a high-performing team in Pikeville, Kentucky (ZIP 41501) and make a difference for patients requiring cardiac stepdown and telemetry care. This opportunity allows you to expand clinical skills in cardiac monitoring, post-op cardiac care, and advanced cardiac interventions while enjoying the scenic Appalachian Mountains.

Job Details

• Job Title: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) / Cardiac Telemetry RN (Travel)
• Location: Pikeville, KY 41501 — Eastern Kentucky / Appalachian region
• Assignment Length: 8 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (Night Shift)
• Hours per Week: 48 guaranteed
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 – $1,890
• Start Date: May 25, 2026
• End Date: July 18, 2026
• Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nursing Job

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (compact license accepted where applicable)
• Associate’s degree in nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS and EKG certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry experience (5 years preferred)
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Proficiency in English (read, write, speak)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct, individualized nursing care to young adult, adult, and elderly patients in a cardiac stepdown and telemetry setting
• Perform comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and ongoing patient reassessments; interpret cardiac telemetry and rhythm strips
• Demonstrate competency with cardiac monitoring systems and specialized cardiac equipment
• Care for pre/post CABG patients and those undergoing interventional cardiac procedures; manage sheaths, Angioseal/Vasoseal, and ACT machine when applicable
• Provide chest tube care/assistance, central line management, TPN/PPN administration, IV and infusion therapy, and sedation/pain management
• Administer and titrate specialized cardiac medications and drips per protocols
• Maintain accurate, timely nursing documentation and electronic medical records
• Serve as a patient advocate, addressing psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs while protecting patient confidentiality
• Develop and implement patient and family teaching plans focused on cardiac disease, post-op care, and medication management
• Supervise, precept, and mentor nursing staff; support orientation of new employees
• Assist physicians with procedures, respond to changes in patient acuity, and participate in performance improvement initiatives
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and personnel guidelines

Why Pikeville? Pikeville offers a friendly, close-knit community surrounded by the natural beauty of the Appalachian Mountains. Enjoy outdoor recreation, local culture, and a supportive environment while advancing your nursing career in this Kentucky nursing job.

Apply now: Interested Cardiac Stepdown RNs and Telemetry RNs with travel experience are encouraged to apply. Join our healthcare team today and take the next step in your travel nursing career in Pikeville, KY.

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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.