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

Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-week night travel assignment in Durham, North Carolina (Durham 27710). BLS & PALS required. Apply now for this travel nursing job.

Join a highly specialized Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown Unit in Durham, NC (Zip: 27710) for a rewarding 13-week travel nurse assignment. As a Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown RN, you will provide advanced pediatric cardiac and stepdown care to infants, children, and young adults with congenital heart disease, cardiac transplant needs, and complex care requirements. This travel nursing opportunity places you in the heart of the Triangle area—Durham, North Carolina—known for cultural amenities, green spaces, and a welcoming community.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 - $2,130 (competitive travel nurse pay)
• Location: Durham, North Carolina (Zip: 27710) — Durham / Research Triangle Park area
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (May 18, 2026 – August 17, 2026)
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour (19:00 – 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown (Unit 3A), 17 beds
• Patient Ratio: 1:3
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Orientation: Bi-weekly, 36 hours
• Job Type: Travel Nurse / Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Cardiac, Stepdown, Telemetry

Qualifications & Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) with minimum 1 year recent RN experience in stepdown, cardiac, ICU, or pediatric cardiac unit (pediatric cardiac RN experience preferred)
• Active North Carolina RN license or Compact RN license in hand
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• One supervisory reference from the past year
• First-time travel nurses welcome; local candidates accepted within 75 miles

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care for pediatric patients with congenital heart disease, cardiac transplant needs, and complex care requirements, including trach/ventilator-dependent patients
• Administer blood and blood products, anti-seizure medications, antiarrhythmics, and perform aquapheresis as indicated
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, gastric/NG tubes, and perform tracheostomy care
• Perform hemodynamic monitoring, telemetry interpretation, and dysrhythmia recognition (cardiac monitoring skills)
• Implement infection control, isolation precautions, and pediatric-specific safety protocols
• Utilize Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS) and participate in Rapid Response Team interventions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, IV team, physical therapy, pharmacy, and social services to coordinate patient-centered care
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient care accurately and efficiently in the electronic health record (EHR)

Why This Travel Nursing Job

• Expand your pediatric cardiac nursing experience in a high-acuity stepdown unit
• Gain experience with pediatric cardiology, telemetry monitoring, and complex post-op cardiac care
• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment and opportunities for professional growth
• Ideal travel nurse assignment for RNs seeking advanced pediatric cardiac experience in North Carolina

This is an excellent opportunity for Registered Nurses (RNs) seeking advanced pediatric cardiac experience or a rewarding travel nurse assignment in North Carolina. If you are a dedicated Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown RN with pediatric and cardiac care expertise, apply now to join our healthcare team in Durham, NC and advance your nursing career.

Apply now: Submit your resume and licensure information via the job posting to be considered for this travel nursing job. Join our healthcare team today!

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