Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Norfolk, VA

Take your cardiac stepdown nursing expertise to Norfolk, Virginia, in this 13-week travel RN contract for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN). This on-site opportunity is ideal for a progressive care nurse who is ready to support patients recovering from cardiac procedures and surgery in a hospital setting.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Norfolk, Virginia
• Unit: Cardiac Procedural & Surgical Unit
• Nursing Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care / Telemetry
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through February 1, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Shift Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Openings: 2

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Virginia
• At least 1 year of recent acute-care nursing experience
• Progressive care, cardiac stepdown, telemetry, or post-surgical nursing experience preferred
• Ability to work scheduled 12-hour night shifts in an on-site hospital setting
• Strong cardiac assessment, clinical judgment, communication, and patient-monitoring skills

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients in a cardiac stepdown and procedural-surgical environment
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, pain levels, and changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders and established protocols
• Assess patients before and after cardiac procedures and surgical interventions
• Recognize and respond promptly to clinical deterioration or cardiac-related complications
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate individualized treatment plans
• Educate patients and families regarding recovery, medications, procedures, and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation while promoting safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care

Norfolk offers waterfront views, historic neighborhoods, and easy access to the Chesapeake Bay. Apply now for this cardiac stepdown travel nursing opportunity in Virginia.

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.