Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $1,821 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Contract in Tyler, Texas

Explore a Tyler, Texas travel nursing job for an experienced Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) in a collaborative adult intermediate care unit. This 13-week contract offers night-shift work in a 16-bed IMC/stepdown environment caring for higher-acuity cardiac and medical-surgical patients alongside an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,620–$1,710
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 3, 2026
• End Date: February 2, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours weekly
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Unit: Adult cardiac stepdown and intermediate care
• Patient Ratio: 1:4 on days, nights, and weekends
• Unit Size: 16 beds and 16 rooms
• Weekend Commitment: Weekend coverage required
• Additional Expectations: Floating may be required
• Charting System: Epic

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at the time of submission; a compact license may be accepted
• At least 2 years of recent RN experience in an IMC, PCU, DOU, cardiac stepdown, or comparable intermediate care setting
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Recent Epic charting experience required
• Demonstrated experience caring for adult patients with cardiac, respiratory, neurological, renal, and complex medical conditions
• Ability to work night shifts, weekends, and floating assignments as needed
• All requested time off must be identified during the submission process

Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients in a cardiac stepdown and intermediate care setting
• Continuously monitor telemetry and interpret cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias
• Manage patients requiring oxygen therapy, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, and non-invasive airway support
• Administer medications and manage cardiac, insulin, and heparin protocols according to established orders
• Care for patients with central lines, PICC lines, ports, chest tubes, tracheostomies, feeding tubes, surgical drains, and wound vacuums
• Perform assessments and interventions for patients experiencing stroke, myocardial infarction, renal failure, trauma, and other complex conditions
• Administer blood products, initiate and maintain IV access, perform phlebotomy, and interpret arterial blood gas results
• Recognize changes in patient condition and collaborate with rapid response, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, physical therapy, and other support services
• Document accurately in Epic and communicate effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team

Travel Nursing in Tyler, Texas

Tyler is a welcoming East Texas community known for its friendly atmosphere, scenic parks, seasonal rose gardens, and convenient access to lakes and outdoor recreation. The area offers a comfortable blend of small-city charm, local dining, shopping, and cultural activities for Registered Nurses seeking a rewarding Texas travel nursing assignment.

Apply now to bring your cardiac stepdown nursing expertise to this travel RN opportunity in Tyler, Texas.

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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 #527445. 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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