Job Title
Travel RN – Cardiac Progressive Step-Down Unit (Night Shift)
Location
Richmond, Virginia
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Projected Start: August 17, 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 25-bed Cardiac Telemetry unit with a 4:1 patient ratio on night shift
- Continuously monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry and EKG readings
- Manage a fast-paced environment involving frequent admissions, discharges, transfers, and procedures
- Perform unit-based procedures including peritoneal dialysis (PD) and EKGs
- Utilize Meditech EMR to document and coordinate patient care
- Adhere to weekend rotation requirements, including every third Friday and Saturday night plus additional Friday or Saturday nights per schedule
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Virginia
- Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience, including EKG interpretation
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Demonstrated ability to manage high patient volumes in a fast-paced cardiac setting
- Proficiency or ability to quickly adapt to Meditech EMR
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Ability to set priorities and modify patient care plans in response to changing clinical conditions using strong problem-solving and clinical judgment skills
- Experience making timely and appropriate notifications to physicians regarding patient condition changes
- Team-oriented, positive attitude with strong interpersonal skills
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work on a well-structured cardiac telemetry unit with a consistent staffing model and clear patient ratios
- Gain valuable travel nursing experience in a supportive, team-focused environment