Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Columbia, SC

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) travel nursing opportunity in Columbia, South Carolina, caring for adult patients with complex cardiac conditions. This 13-week South Carolina travel nurse assignment offers consistent night shifts, a focused 4:1 patient ratio, and a collaborative progressive care environment supported by multidisciplinary services. Columbia combines Southern charm, cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to the greater Midlands region.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care / Cardiac Telemetry
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Columbia, South Carolina
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Assignment End Date: February 22, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750–$1,840
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 3 shifts per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Patient Population: Adults
• Unit: 24-bed cardiac stepdown unit with an average daily census of approximately 24 patients
• Patient Ratio: 4:1
• Weekend Requirement: Six weekend shifts during each six-week schedule period
• Charting: Epic EMR experience required
• Floating: May be required to qualified units or campuses based on patient census and demonstrated competencies
• Parking: Free parking available

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in South Carolina; pending licenses are not accepted
• At least 1 year of recent cardiac stepdown, progressive care, cardiac telemetry, or closely related nursing experience
• At least 1 year of Epic EMR experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Strong cardiac telemetry experience, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience caring for patients with chest pain, arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, intermittent ventricular tachycardia, myocardial infarction, and post-cardiac procedures
• Demonstrated competency with cardiac drips, including heparin, diltiazem, nitroglycerin, and insulin protocols
• Proficiency with central and peripheral lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, telemetry monitoring, oxygen therapy, and post-procedure care
• Ability to complete required orientation, compliance training, and pre-assignment testing
• Current influenza vaccination is required

Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult cardiac stepdown and progressive care patients throughout the night shift.
• Continuously monitor telemetry and recognize changes in cardiac rhythm or patient condition.
• Care for patients before and after cardiac catheterization, cardioversion, ablation, pacemaker or ICD procedures, nuclear stress testing, and other cardiac interventions.
• Administer and titrate cardiac, anticoagulant, vasodilator, and insulin infusions according to established protocols.
• Perform focused assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, wound and surgical drain care, and patient education.
• Collaborate with providers, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation services, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Respond promptly to changes in condition, activate rapid response or code resources when appropriate, and support safe patient transitions.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the Epic EMR.
• Maintain a safe, organized environment and float to qualified areas when needed.

Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown RN travel nursing contract in Columbia, South Carolina.

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.