Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $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: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown

Location

Augusta, GA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to an adult and geriatric population on a cardiac stepdown unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Monitor and manage patients presenting with conditions including post-MI, heart failure, arrhythmias, chest pain, and peripheral vascular disease
• Perform and interpret telemetry monitoring, EKG, and Doppler assessments
• Assist with peritoneal dialysis as required within scope of practice
• Document patient care accurately using Epic and communicate effectively utilizing SBAR methodology
• Float within the facility and within scope of practice as needed; work required weekend and holiday shifts per unit schedule

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in Georgia or a Compact state required at time of submission
• Minimum of 1 year of registered nursing experience; first-time travelers accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required
• Experience with telemetry, EKG interpretation, and Doppler
• Ability to meet full compliance requirements prior to start date, including core onboarding items and labs within 48 hours of contract signing

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Charge nurse experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• Experience with peritoneal dialysis in a clinical setting

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to launch a travel nursing career in a specialized cardiac setting
• Local candidates are accepted, offering flexibility for both local and traveling healthcare professionals

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #768012. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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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