Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Cardiac Stepdown RN (Registered Nurse) – Travel Nursing Contract in Fountain Valley, CA

Apply now for a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse travel contract in Fountain Valley, California. Join a collaborative progressive telemetry team and care for higher-acuity cardiac, medical-surgical, and telemetry patients in Orange County. This on-site California travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced RN who is confident floating between appropriate units and managing complex patient conditions. Fountain Valley offers a welcoming Southern California community with convenient access to coastal destinations, vibrant neighborhoods, and year-round outdoor activities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,090–$2,200
• Position Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Fountain Valley, California, in Orange County
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Assignment End Date: March 1, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Float Assignment: Required
• Orientation: 12 hours
• Openings: 2

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in California, in hand at the time of application
• At least 2 years of recent RN experience in a stepdown, progressive care, PCU, DOU, IMC, or telemetry setting
• Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers are not eligible
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Current NIHSS certification
• CPI Blue Card required for float pool assignments; certification must be issued by the Crisis Prevention Institute
• Recent Epic charting experience, documented in work history
• Strong experience with cardiac telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, cardiac drips, post-cardiac procedures, and complex medical-surgical care
• Two supervisor references may be requested during the application process
• Ability to work weekends and float as needed

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to patients in a progressive telemetry and cardiac stepdown environment
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, identify changes in patient condition, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Manage patients with cardiac, neurologic, respiratory, renal, and other complex medical conditions
• Administer and monitor cardiac and vasoactive medications according to unit protocols
• Care for patients before and after cardiac catheterization, cardiac surgery, angiography, TAVR, and other procedures
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, tracheostomies, feeding tubes, oxygen therapies, and other advanced equipment
• Perform patient assessments, medication administration, IV management, blood product administration, and accurate Epic documentation
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, rehabilitation services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Float to appropriate units and support patient care needs while maintaining high standards of safety and professionalism

Apply now to join this California travel nursing team as a Cardiac Stepdown RN in Fountain Valley, CA.

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.