Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

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

Explore a rewarding travel nurse job in Lynchburg, Virginia, providing cardiac stepdown and intermediate care to acute-care patients.

Take your nursing expertise to a dynamic cardiac stepdown and intermediate care setting in Lynchburg, Virginia. This travel RN opportunity is ideal for an experienced clinician who thrives caring for patients with cardiac, medical-surgical, neurological, telemetry, and cerebrovascular conditions while supporting a collaborative teaching environment. You will have the opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care, mentor students and new team members, and take on charge nurse responsibilities with appropriate training.

Lynchburg offers an inviting blend of scenic Blue Ridge Mountain views, historic character, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community. With its vibrant downtown, nearby trails, and access to the James River, the area provides an excellent backdrop for your next Virginia travel nursing assignment.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care Registered Nurse (RN)
• Healthcare Setting: IMU/IMCU cardiac stepdown unit
• Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Assignment Length: Approximately 20 weeks, ending March 6, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts; 36 hours per week
• Holiday Requirement: Work at least one major holiday—Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day
• Weekend Expectations: Typically two to three weekends per month based on unit needs; weekend-only requests may be considered
• Orientation: Begins on an available Monday orientation date, generally every other week

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Virginia or a valid compact-state license at the time of start
• At least 2 years of recent registered nursing experience in an intermediate care, cardiac stepdown, telemetry, or comparable acute-care setting
• Prior travel nursing experience is required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Current NIH Stroke Scale certification
• Charge nurse experience is required; charge training will be provided as appropriate
• Ability to care for patients with cardiac, medical-surgical, telemetry, neurological, and cerebrovascular accident (CVA) diagnoses
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to support students and newly hired team members in a teaching-hospital environment
• Complete work history, explanation of employment gaps longer than 90 days, skills checklist, license verification, and requested time-off details required during submission

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to cardiac stepdown and intermediate-care patients
• Monitor telemetry and recognize changes in cardiac, neurological, and overall patient status
• Care for patients with mixed medical-surgical, cardiac, neurological, and cerebrovascular diagnoses
• Administer medications and treatments while following established safety and clinical protocols
• Perform focused and comprehensive assessments, care planning, documentation, and patient education
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, support staff, students, and new team members
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities when assigned and help coordinate safe, efficient unit operations
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and escalate concerns appropriately
• Adapt to unit needs while maintaining a supportive, professional, and patient-centered care environment

Apply now to join a collaborative healthcare team and advance your travel nursing career in Lynchburg, 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.