Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,142 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Thomasville, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Cardiac Stepdown Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Night Shift Contract

Cardiac stepdown travel nursing job in Thomasville, Georgia for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with telemetry and progressive-care expertise. Join a collaborative intermediate-care team caring for patients who require close cardiac monitoring and high-quality nursing care. This 13-week travel assignment offers consistent night shifts in an on-site cardiac stepdown setting. Thomasville is a welcoming South Georgia community known for its historic character, charming downtown, beautiful outdoor spaces, and relaxed quality of life.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Thomasville, Georgia
• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care / Progressive Care
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, with potential for extension
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift: Nights, 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
• Additional Scheduling: Some weekend and holiday coverage may be required
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Dress Code: Royal blue scrubs

Travel Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Georgia
• At least 1 year of recent critical care or ICU nursing experience
• Experience in cardiac stepdown, progressive care, intermediate care, telemetry, or a comparable acute-care setting
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Demonstrated ability to perform IV starts and laboratory draws or specimen collection
• Experience titrating critical care medications or intravenous drips
• Strong cardiac monitoring, telemetry, and clinical assessment skills
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Ability to complete required pre-assignment education and competency modules

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to patients in a cardiac stepdown and intermediate-care unit
• Monitor telemetry, vital signs, and clinical status while promptly identifying changes in condition
• Administer medications and titrate critical drips according to orders and facility protocols
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Initiate and maintain peripheral IV access and collect laboratory specimens accurately
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and discharge needs
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation while following all safety, quality, and infection-prevention standards
• Support unit operations by participating in weekend, holiday, and other scheduled coverage as needed

Apply now for this cardiac stepdown travel nursing opportunity in Thomasville, Georgia, and join a collaborative healthcare team on a rewarding night-shift assignment.

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 #526139. 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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