Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Job in Lynchburg, Virginia

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) travel contract in Lynchburg, Virginia, supporting a high-acuity IMU/IMCU team and diverse patient population.

Join a collaborative intermediate care team as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse in Lynchburg, Virginia. This travel nursing opportunity supports cardiac, telemetry, medical-surgical, neurological, and post-stroke patients in a high-acuity Intermediate Care Unit (IMU/IMCU). Located in the scenic Blue Ridge foothills along the James River, Lynchburg offers a welcoming community, outdoor recreation, and a rich blend of history and culture.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Assignment Type: 20-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Assignment Length: 20 weeks, ending March 6, 2027
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts
• Hours: 36 hours per week; 48-hour contracts may also be available
• Unit: Intermediate Care Unit (IMU/IMCU) and cardiac stepdown
• Patient Population: Medical-surgical, telemetry, cardiac intermediate-care, neurological, and CVA patients
• Orientation: Scheduled on designated Mondays, including October 5, October 19, and November 2, 2026
• Holiday Requirement: Travelers must work at least one major holiday, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and/or New Year's Day
• Floating: Not required

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia or a compact state, active by the start date
• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in an intermediate care, cardiac stepdown, telemetry, or comparable high-acuity setting
• Prior travel nursing experience is required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Current NIH Stroke Scale certification
• Charge nurse experience and willingness to assume charge responsibilities are required; training and support are provided
• Cerner electronic health record experience is preferred
• Ability to provide a complete work history and explain employment gaps longer than 90 days
• Requested time off must be submitted with the application

Travel Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to patients with cardiac, telemetry, medical-surgical, neurological, and cerebrovascular conditions
• Monitor patients with intermediate-care acuity and promptly identify changes in condition
• Administer medications, perform comprehensive nursing assessments, coordinate treatments, and evaluate patient responses
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, students, new hires, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Provide patient and family education related to diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning
• Complete accurate clinical documentation in the electronic health record
• Participate in charge nurse responsibilities as assigned and help support a positive learning environment
• Adapt to unit needs while maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality patient care

Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown RN travel nursing opportunity in Lynchburg, Virginia, and join a supportive intermediate care team.

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.