Travel Surgical Cardiology Stepdown RN - $2,520 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Cardiac Stepdown RN Travel Nurse Job in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Join a fast-paced cardiac stepdown RN travel nursing team in Sioux Falls, South Dakota—a welcoming Midwest city known for its strong healthcare community, scenic parks, and easy access to outdoor recreation. This 13-week travel nurse assignment offers the opportunity to provide high-quality care to medically complex cardiac and cardiopulmonary patients in an acute care setting, with a collaborative team and a schedule built for experienced night-shift Registered Nurses.

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to support a cardiac stepdown unit caring for patients who need close monitoring and advanced nursing support. This role is ideal for an RN who thrives in a dynamic acute care environment, values teamwork, and is confident delivering excellent care during overnight shifts.

Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Medical Cardiopulmonary
• Setting: Acute care stepdown unit
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shift Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250 - $2,370
• Charting System: EPIC
• Start Date: 09/08/2026
• Openings: 2
• Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Job Requirements

• Active RN license
• ACLS and BLS certification required
• Cardiac stepdown, telemetry, or intermediate care experience strongly preferred
• IMC skill set preferred
• Comfort working night shifts in a fast-paced acute care environment
• Ability to adapt quickly and provide safe, compassionate patient care

Responsibilities

• Monitor and care for cardiac and cardiopulmonary stepdown patients with varying levels of acuity
• Assess patient status and respond promptly to changes in condition
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and nursing standards
• Collaborate with the care team to support safe, effective patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC
• Provide patient education and emotional support to patients and families
• Follow unit protocols, safety practices, and infection prevention standards

Apply now to join this rewarding cardiac stepdown travel nurse job in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and make an impact in a high-acuity healthcare setting.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #510593. 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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