Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Amarillo, Texas

Travel RN opportunity in Amarillo, TX: provide cardiac stepdown and intermediate care for adult and geriatric patients in a supportive West Texas hospital setting.

Join a dynamic cardiac stepdown team in Amarillo, Texas, where you’ll care for adult and geriatric patients in a supportive intermediate care environment. This travel nursing assignment offers a strong mix of cardiac stepdown and med/surg experience, with the chance to build your skills in telemetry, post-cardiac care, and rapid response support. Amarillo offers the comfort of a welcoming West Texas community, open skies, and an easy-going pace that makes it a great place to live and work.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,620-$1,710 per week
• Setting: Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care
• Location: Amarillo, Texas
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts
• Weekly Schedule Option: 36-hour or 48-hour weekly schedule available
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Unit Type: Mixed intermediate care and med/surg overflow
• Typical Ratios: 1:4 to 1:6 depending on assignment
• Charting System: Epic preferred
• Orientation: 24 hours

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience with telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, and cardiac stepdown care
• Ability to assist with med/surg overflow when needed
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Comfortable managing patient ratios of 1:4 to 1:6
• Strong clinical skills in a fast-paced intermediate care environment

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to cardiac stepdown and intermediate care patients
• Monitor telemetry and recognize changes in cardiac rhythms and patient condition
• Support patients receiving post-cardiac care, including post-MI and post-procedure monitoring
• Collaborate with the care team to provide safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care
• Float to med/surg as needed to support patient care needs
• Administer treatments, medications, and therapies according to unit standards and protocols
• Respond appropriately to rapid response situations and escalate concerns when necessary
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team

Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse travel assignment in Amarillo, Texas, and join a healthcare team that values clinical skill, teamwork, and quality patient care.

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.