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: 08/17/2026
• 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 nursing care to an adult and geriatric patient population on a 16-bed 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 studies
• Assist with peritoneal dialysis as part of patient care responsibilities
• Utilize Epic for clinical documentation and Pyxis for medication management; communicate using SBAR methodology
• Float within the facility and within scope of practice as needed; work required weekend and holiday shifts per unit scheduling policy

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in Georgia or a Compact state
• Minimum of 1 year of Registered Nurse experience; first-time travelers accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Proficiency with Epic (required), Pyxis, and SBAR communication
• Ability to work 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling period
• Willingness to work required major holidays per assignment holiday policy

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Charge Nurse experience is strongly preferred
• Prior experience in a cardiac stepdown, telemetry, or progressive care unit setting
• Familiarity with peritoneal dialysis procedures

Why Join Us

• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to launch or grow a travel nursing career in a specialized cardiac setting
• No on-call requirements, providing greater schedule predictability throughout your assignment

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #766290. 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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