Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Cardiac Stepdown Travel Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Contract in Lynchburg, Virginia

Join a cardiac stepdown travel nursing team in Lynchburg, Virginia, and provide high-acuity progressive care to medically complex patients. This Registered Nurse (RN) travel contract offers 12-hour night shifts, cardiac and telemetry experience, and a collaborative teaching-hospital environment.

Work alongside experienced clinicians, students, and new team members while caring for cardiac, neuro, stroke, telemetry, and medical-surgical patient populations. Lynchburg offers historic charm, scenic Blue Ridge Mountain views, outdoor recreation, trails, parks, and access to the James River—an appealing destination for nurses seeking meaningful clinical experience in a vibrant Virginia community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: March 20, 2027
• Duration: Approximately 20 weeks
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
• Hours: 36- or 48-hour contracts available
• Orientation: Every other Monday, beginning November 2, 2026, unless otherwise posted
• Weekend Expectations: The unit generally aims for two to three weekends per month, based on staffing needs; weekend-only requests may be considered
• Holiday Requirement: Must be available to work at least one major holiday, Christmas Day and/or New Year’s Day
• Time-Off Planning: Requested time off must be submitted with the application. Time off during the week of November 22–28 is not available for approval.

Cardiac Stepdown Travel Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia or a valid compact-state license prior to the start date
• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience, preferably in cardiac stepdown, progressive care, intermediate care, IMCU, telemetry, or a comparable high-acuity setting
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• NIH Stroke Scale certification
• Experience caring for patients with cardiac, telemetry, neuro, stroke/CVA, medical-surgical, and intermediate-care needs
• Charge nurse experience preferred; charge responsibilities may be assigned with applicable training and differential pay
• Experience with Cerner preferred
• Ability to provide a complete work history and explain employment gaps longer than 90 days
• Comfort working in a teaching environment and supporting students and newly hired clinicians

Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to cardiac stepdown and intermediate-care patients during 12-hour night shifts
• Monitor and manage patients with cardiac, telemetry, neuro, stroke/CVA, and medical-surgical diagnoses
• Perform focused assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and initiate timely interventions
• Collaborate with providers, nursing colleagues, ancillary departments, students, and new team members to coordinate patient care
• Administer medications and treatments, manage telemetry monitoring, and document care accurately in the electronic health record
• Participate in patient education, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary communication
• Assume charge responsibilities when assigned and contribute to unit workflow, safety, and quality initiatives
• Adapt to changing patient acuity and staffing needs while maintaining a supportive, professional approach

Apply now for this cardiac stepdown travel nurse contract in Lynchburg, Virginia, and join a collaborative progressive 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.