Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,066 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (Travel RN) - Raleigh, NC 27609

Experienced Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse needed for a travel nursing job in Raleigh, North Carolina. Join a fast-paced telemetry-focused unit and provide high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients while working with a collaborative interdisciplinary healthcare team in the Research Triangle.

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse for a Cardiac Stepdown travel assignment in Raleigh, NC. This opportunity is ideal for a confident clinician with telemetry experience who thrives in a dynamic, patient-centered acute care environment. The assignment is 13 weeks with a consistent night-shift schedule and strong exposure to complex stepdown nursing care.

Job Details

• Position: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
• Location: Raleigh, NC 27609
• Assignment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nursing
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,840 - $1,940
• Shift: Night shift, 3 x 12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30)
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Schedule: Full-time with every other weekend required
• Start Date: 10/5/2026
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Setting: Cardiac stepdown / telemetry-focused unit

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or a Compact state, in hand
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience, including telemetry experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Epic charting experience required
• Ability to care for patients with a typical ratio of 1:4 on days, nights, and weekends
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-based healthcare environment
• Must be prepared to provide a supervisory reference from the past year

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality bedside nursing care for cardiac stepdown patients with varying acuity levels
• Monitor telemetry and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and therapies, including cardiac-related interventions and drips as ordered
• Manage common stepdown needs such as oxygen therapy, IVs, blood products, and line care
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, IV teams, pharmacy, radiology, and other clinical support services
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic
• Support patient safety, communication, and discharge readiness throughout the shift
• Provide compassionate, evidence-based care while maintaining excellent clinical standards in a fast-paced acute care setting

Why Consider This Raleigh Nursing Job?

• Competitive weekly pay for a travel RN opportunity in North Carolina
• Work in a growing Raleigh healthcare market with strong demand for experienced nurses
• Gain valuable experience in a telemetry and cardiac stepdown setting
• Enjoy a structured night-shift schedule with every other weekend off rotation

Apply now to join this rewarding Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse travel opportunity in Raleigh, NC and take the next step in your healthcare career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #515795. 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: Cardiac Stepdown

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