
Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Pikeville, KY
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 19, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $38.44
- Weekly
- $1,845
- Yearly (full-time)
- $95,940
- Start date
- 09/21/2026
This job pays about $38.44/hour — 1% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kentucky ($38.96/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, 48 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kentucky right now
- 654 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Kentucky from 5 agencies, 19 of them in Pikeville.
- Pay in these listings: $31.70 – $81.36/hour, median $56.36/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Kentucky: $38.96/hour ($81,037/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($57.06/hour across 56 jobs).
Job description
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Assignment in Pikeville, Kentucky
Travel RN opportunity in Pikeville, KY: provide expert cardiac stepdown nursing care for adult patients recovering from CABG and interventional cardiac procedures.
Join a dynamic cardiac stepdown team in Pikeville, Kentucky, where you’ll provide hands-on care for adult patients recovering from CABG and interventional cardiac procedures. This 8-week travel nursing assignment offers the chance to put your telemetry, cardiac monitoring, and acute care skills to work in a supportive, fast-paced environment while enjoying the scenic beauty and welcoming atmosphere of eastern Kentucky’s Appalachian foothills.
Job Details
- Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown RN
- Location: Pikeville, KY 41501
- Assignment Length: 8 weeks
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts
- Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800–$1,890
- Employment Type: Travel RN
- Location Keyword: Pikeville, Kentucky nursing jobs
Job Requirements
- Active RN license in the appropriate state
- At least 1 year of recent cardiac, stepdown, telemetry, or acute care nursing experience
- Cardiac RN certification preferred
- Strong cardiac monitoring and patient assessment skills
- Experience caring for pre- and post-CABG patients
- Experience with interventional cardiac procedures and related post-procedure care
- Ability to safely manage cardiac drips, titration, and specialized therapies
- Comfort with central lines, IV therapy, and infusion support
Responsibilities
- Assess and reassess adult patients while applying the nursing process
- Monitor cardiac status and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
- Provide care for patients before and after CABG and interventional cardiac procedures
- Maintain and remove sheaths and support specialized cardiac interventions as directed
- Administer and titrate medications and drips safely and accurately
- Perform chest tube care, central line care, IV therapy, and infusion therapy
- Support sedation, pain management, and patient education throughout recovery
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced cardiac stepdown unit
Apply now to join this rewarding cardiac stepdown travel nursing assignment in Pikeville, Kentucky.
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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