Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown

Job Overview

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

Job Title: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)/Cardiac Telemetry RN (Travel)

Location: Pikeville, KY 41501 — Eastern Kentucky / Appalachian region

Assignment Length: 8 weeks

Shift: 12-hour nights (Night Shift)

Hours per Week: 48 guaranteed

Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 – $1,890

Start Date: May 25, 2026

End Date: July 18, 2026

Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nursing Job

• Active RN license (compact license accepted where applicable)
• Associate’s degree in nursing required;
  Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS and EKG certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry experience (5 years preferred)
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Proficiency in English (read, write, speak)

• Provide direct, individualized nursing care to young adult, adult, and elderly patients in a cardiac stepdown and telemetry setting
• Perform comprehensive head-to-toe assessments and ongoing patient reassessments; interpret cardiac telemetry and rhythm strips
• Demonstrate competency with cardiac monitoring systems and specialized cardiac equipment
• Care for pre/post CABG patients and those undergoing interventional cardiac procedures; manage sheaths, Angioseal/Vasoseal, and ACT machine when applicable
• Provide chest tube care/assistance, central line management, TPN/PPN administration, IV and infusion therapy, and sedation/pain management
• Administer and titrate specialized cardiac medications and drips per protocols
• Maintain accurate, timely nursing documentation and electronic medical records
• Serve as a patient advocate, addressing psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs while protecting patient confidentiality
• Develop and implement patient and family teaching plans focused on cardiac disease, post‑op care, and medication management
• Supervise, precept, and mentor nursing staff; support orientation of new employees
• Assist physicians with procedures, respond to changes in patient acuity, and participate in performance improvement initiatives
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and personnel guidelines

• 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.