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Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown

GHR HealthcareMorristown, NJTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Morristown, NJ
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 17, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$60.42
Weekly
$2,175
Yearly (full-time)
$113,100
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
10/5/2026

This job pays about $60.42/hour — 18% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Jersey ($51.20/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Travel Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown Job in Morristown, New Jersey

Experienced Registered Nurse needed for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Cardiac Stepdown in Morristown, NJ. Join a fast-paced acute care team, provide high-quality cardiac patient care, and enjoy day shift travel RN opportunities in the New York metro area. Located in Morristown, New Jersey (07960), this assignment offers convenient access to the New York metro area along with charming local shops, dining, and community attractions.

Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2010-$2340
  • Location: Morristown, New Jersey
  • Setting: Cardiac Stepdown / Medical Stepdown
  • Start Date: 10/5/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week
  • Shift Duration: 12 Hour Days
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Employment Type: Travel RN

Job Requirements

  • At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience required
  • Recent experience in Cardiac Stepdown, Medical Stepdown, Telemetry, or a similar acute care setting preferred
  • Active Registered Nurse license in the practicing state
  • Strong cardiac assessment, telemetry monitoring, and patient care skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced clinical environment

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care to patients in the Cardiac Stepdown unit
  • Monitor patient conditions, cardiac rhythms, and response to treatment
  • Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and clinical protocols
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support optimal patient outcomes
  • Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately and thoroughly
  • Educate patients and families regarding care plans, recovery, and discharge instructions
  • Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and escalate care as appropriate

Apply now to join this rewarding Cardiac Stepdown nursing job in Morristown, New Jersey and take the next step in your travel nurse career.

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.

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