Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Atlanta, Georgia

Join our healthcare team as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week travel nursing contract in Atlanta, Georgia. This on-site opportunity supports a specialized pulmonary and thoracic intermediate-care unit caring for medically complex patients with cardiac, respiratory, and surgical needs. Enjoy working in Atlanta, a vibrant metropolitan area known for its diverse neighborhoods, rich history, excellent dining, and access to parks and cultural attractions.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,500–$1,580
• Location: Atlanta, Georgia
• Healthcare Setting: Cardiac Stepdown / Pulmonary and Thoracic Intermediate Care
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Nursing Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; schedule varies
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Holiday Requirement: Work two major holidays—Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Day—and one minor holiday, such as the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or New Year’s Eve

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license and eligibility to practice in Georgia
• At least 2 years of recent Cardiac Stepdown, Intermediate Care, Pulmonary, or Thoracic nursing experience
• Required American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred
• Competency caring for intermediate-care patients with complex medical and surgical conditions
• Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, communication, and interdisciplinary teamwork skills

Travel Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in a Cardiac Stepdown and pulmonary/thoracic intermediate-care environment
• Care for patients recovering from cardiac and thoracic surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, and head and neck surgery
• Monitor and manage patients with high-risk respiratory and cardiac conditions
• Care for patients requiring respiratory support ranging from room air to BiPAP and high-flow oxygen therapy, including Optiflow
• Perform ongoing patient assessments, recognize changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly
• Administer medications and treatments safely while coordinating care with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Educate patients and families and contribute to safe transitions of care

Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown RN travel contract and advance your nursing career in Atlanta, Georgia.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.