Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown - $2,805 per week in Columbia, SC

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown – South Carolina

Start Date: September 21, 2026

Location: South Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Night shift. 36- or 48-hour work weeks accepted. 13 to 26 week assignment with extension options. Patient ratio 1:4. Orientation: 36 hours.

Highlights:

• Cardiac Stepdown unit specializing in STEMI, NSTEMI, CHF, pacemaker and defibrillator placement, ablations, arrhythmias, CVA, and medical telemetry overflow
• 22-bed unit with daily census of approximately 20 patients serving adult and geriatric populations
• Epic EMR system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more
• Pre-assignment modules are billable up to 16 hours and completed prior to start date
• Orientation begins on Mondays with structured onboarding process
• Must be willing to float to other qualified units as needed based on census requirements

Requirements:

• Active RN license in South Carolina or compact state licensure
• Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience required
• Minimum 1 year of Epic EMR experience (required)
• Strong cardiac stepdown or progressive care experience required
• Current certifications: AHA ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale
• Must pass medication and arrhythmia examination
• Experience with 1:4 patient ratios
• Flu vaccination required (no exemptions); COVID-19 vaccination not required
• Must meet distance requirements for travel nursing eligibility

Skills and Competencies:

• Blood product administration, cardiac telemetry, central line care and management
• Interpretation and management of cardiac dysrhythmias
• Heparin protocols and titration of cardiac drips
• Pre/post cardiac catheterization care and post-MI management
• IV insertion and maintenance, peripheral line care, PCA pumps
• Chest tube management, tracheostomy care, CVA care
• Isolation precautions/PPE, phlebotomy, use of rapid response/code teams

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This night shift cardiac stepdown position offers the chance to work with a diverse cardiac patient population in a well-supported environment with comprehensive interdisciplinary teams. The unit provides excellent experience with advanced cardiac conditions while maintaining manageable patient ratios, allowing you to deliver high-quality, focused care. With flexible contract lengths and a structured orientation process, this role is ideal for experienced cardiac nurses seeking to advance their skills in a dynamic acute care setting.

Additional Information:

Two periods of pre-approved time off available during assignment. Contract extensions available with certain conditions. Pre-assignment testing and modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials. Social Security Number required with application submission.