Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN - $1,798 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Augusta, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown

Location

Augusta, GA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for an adult to geriatric population on a cardiac stepdown unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Monitor and manage patients presenting with post-MI, heart failure, arrhythmias, chest pain, and peripheral vascular disease
• Perform telemetry monitoring, EKG interpretation, Doppler assessments, and peritoneal dialysis care
• Conduct vital sign checks and blood glucose checks independently as part of routine patient assessment
• Document accurately using Epic (required), Pyxis, and SBAR communication frameworks
• Float within the facility and within scope of practice as needed; participate in weekend and holiday coverage per unit schedule

Required Qualifications

• Active Georgia RN license or valid Compact RN license required at time of submission
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience; first-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Charge nurse experience required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Proficiency in Epic is required
• Local candidates are welcome and accepted at the same rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with telemetry, EKG interpretation, and Doppler assessments in a cardiac or stepdown setting
• Familiarity with peritoneal dialysis procedures
• Experience using Pyxis medication dispensing systems and SBAR communication

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-acuity cardiac stepdown environment with a consistent census, offering meaningful clinical experience and professional growth
• No on-call requirements, allowing for a more predictable schedule during your contract

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #801602. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown

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