Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,117 per week

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

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

Travel Registered Nurse – Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown in Portland, Oregon

Travel RN opportunity in Portland, OR: Bring your pediatric nursing experience to a dynamic Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown / Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit and make an impact caring for medically complex infants, children, and adolescents.

Join a supportive interdisciplinary healthcare team in Portland, Oregon, a vibrant Pacific Northwest city known for its scenic riverfront, beautiful parks, and welcoming healthcare community. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality, family-centered care in a fast-paced pediatric intermediate care setting.

Job Details

• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse / Travel RN
• Specialty: Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown / Pediatric Intermediate Care
• Location: Portland, Oregon
• Start Date: 11/3/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (07:00 - 19:00)
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,890 - $1,990
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Setting: Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 1 year of pediatric nursing experience; 2+ years preferred
• Ventilator experience required
• BLS and PALS required
• Epic experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred, with willingness to charge on select shifts
• Experience with tracheostomy care, ventilator management, dialysis, or EVD preferred
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate pediatric nursing care to patients with complex medical and surgical needs
• Monitor and manage patients requiring ventilator support, tracheostomy care, and other advanced therapies
• Care for a diverse population including cardiac, neurosurgical, respiratory, nephrology, orthopedic, and post-operative patients
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, IV teams, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and other care partners
• Support charge nurse duties on select shifts when needed
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold evidence-based nursing standards
• Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, and family-centered care

Ready to advance your travel nursing career? Apply now for this Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown RN job in Portland, Oregon and join a healthcare team committed to exceptional pediatric patient care.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #519205. 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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