Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Thomasville, Georgia

Join a high-acuity Cardiac Stepdown team in Thomasville, Georgia, as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) supporting adult and geriatric patients in a 24-bed cardiac progressive care unit. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is ideal for an experienced Cardiac Stepdown RN with strong telemetry, cardiac therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and complex medical-surgical nursing skills. Thomasville offers a welcoming South Georgia setting with historic charm, beautiful outdoor spaces, and a relaxed community atmosphere.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Shift: Night shift, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; every-other-weekend and holiday coverage may be required
• Unit: Cardiac Progressive Care/Cardiac Stepdown
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Average Daily Census: Approximately 22 patients
• Charting: Cerner electronic medical record
• Orientation: Approximately 12 hours, with required pre-start learning modules
• Location: Thomasville, Georgia; South Georgia travel nursing opportunity

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in good standing for Georgia
• At least 3 years of recent Cardiac Stepdown or progressive care nursing experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Recent experience using Cerner or a comparable electronic medical record system
• Strong cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation skills
• Competency starting and maintaining peripheral IVs
• Experience with cardiac drips, vasoactive drips, heparin protocols, insulin protocols, and blood product administration
• Experience managing central lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, tracheostomies, feeding tubes, and wound care
• Ability to manage non-invasive airway support, including BiPAP/CPAP and high-flow nasal cannula
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Any requested time off should be disclosed during submission, with minimal time off preferred

Cardiac Progressive Care Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a cardiac stepdown setting.
• Continuously monitor cardiac telemetry, recognize changes in patient condition, and respond appropriately to dysrhythmias.
• Administer and monitor cardiac, vasoactive, insulin, and heparin therapies according to established protocols.
• Perform focused and comprehensive assessments, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Manage oxygen therapy, nasal cannula, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP/CPAP, and other non-invasive airway support.
• Provide care for patients before and after cardiac catheterization and angiographic procedures, including TR Band monitoring when applicable.
• Perform peripheral IV insertion and maintenance, central line and PICC care, blood product administration, and chest tube management.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation services, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Respond effectively to emergencies and participate in rapid response and code team activities as needed.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in Cerner.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning.

Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse travel contract in Thomasville, Georgia, and join a high-acuity cardiac progressive care team in South 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.