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

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse – Progressive Care RN Job in Raleigh, NC 27609

Bring your cardiac stepdown and telemetry nursing experience to a dynamic adult progressive care unit in Raleigh, North Carolina. This travel Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity is ideal for a confident nurse who thrives in a fast-paced hospital setting, enjoys complex patient care, and is comfortable caring for adults transitioning from higher-acuity units. Join a collaborative healthcare team supporting patients with cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and medical-surgical needs in one of the top Raleigh healthcare jobs markets.

Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care / Telemetry
• Setting: Adult inpatient progressive care unit
• Location: Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
• Start Date: October 5, 2026
• End Date: January 4, 2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 x 12-hour night shifts, full time, every other weekend
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,840 - $1,940
• Charting System: Epic
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
• Orientation: Bi-weekly

Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of Registered Nurse experience, including telemetry experience
• Active North Carolina RN license or Compact RN license in hand
• BLS and NIHSS required
• ACLS preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Supervisory reference from within the last year required
• Experience caring for adult stepdown, telemetry, or progressive care patients strongly preferred
• Ability to work nights and every other weekend

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care to adults with cardiac, neurologic, respiratory, and complex medical needs
• Monitor telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias to support timely clinical intervention
• Care for patients recovering from cardiac procedures, including pre- and post-cath lab cases
• Administer and manage IV medications, blood products, oxygen therapy, and cardiac drips per unit protocols
• Support patients with conditions such as heart failure, NSTEMI, sepsis, CVA, renal failure, and arrhythmias
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure safe, effective, patient-centered outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow established clinical and infection control standards
• Respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and participate in rapid response or code team activities as needed

Location Highlights

Raleigh offers the best of both worlds—a lively city atmosphere with plenty of outdoor recreation, dining, and cultural attractions, plus the convenience of a major healthcare hub. The 27609 area provides easy access to shopping, restaurants, and commuter-friendly routes, making it an attractive place to live and work during your North Carolina travel nursing assignment.

Apply now to join a supportive progressive care team in Raleigh, NC and advance your career in cardiac stepdown nursing.

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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 #515774. 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

About GHR Healthcare