TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Cardiac Stepdown RN in Augusta, Georgia, 30901!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown
Location
Augusta, GA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to an adult and geriatric population on a cardiac stepdown unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Monitor and manage patients with conditions including post-MI, heart failure, arrhythmias, chest pain, peripheral vascular disease, and peritoneal dialysis
- Perform telemetry monitoring, EKG interpretation, and Doppler assessments
- Conduct vital sign checks and blood glucose checks independently as part of routine patient care
- Serve in a charge nurse capacity as required by the unit
- Float within the facility and within scope of practice as needed
Required Qualifications
- Active Georgia RN license or valid Compact RN license required at time of submission
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience; first-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Charge nurse experience required
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- Proficiency in Epic (required), Pyxis, and SBAR communication
- Local candidates are welcome and accepted
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience in a cardiac stepdown or telemetry setting
- Familiarity with peritoneal dialysis patient care
- Prior travel nursing experience
Why Join Us
- Work in a high-acuity cardiac stepdown environment with a consistent census and a structured, supportive unit
- Expected schedule of 3x12-hour night shifts per week with clearly defined holiday and weekend expectations outlined upfront