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Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareNorfolk, VATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Aug 6, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$60.83
Weekly
$2,190
Yearly (full-time)
$113,880
Start date
September 7, 2026

This job pays about $60.83/hour — 35% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia ($45.00/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 Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Job in Norfolk, Virginia

Travel RN opportunity in Norfolk, VA: Join a high-acuity cardiac stepdown team and provide expert care for post-cardiac surgery and complex cardiovascular patients.

Join a dynamic cardiac care team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Norfolk, Virginia, a vibrant coastal city known for its waterfront views, rich history, and strong healthcare community. This 13-week travel nursing assignment in a fast-paced cardiac stepdown setting is ideal for an RN who thrives in acute care, telemetry, and post-surgical nursing. If you're looking to strengthen your cardiac skill set while making an impact, this role offers an exciting next step in your Virginia nursing career.

Job Details

  • Position: Travel Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown
  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
  • Location: Norfolk, Virginia 23507
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
  • Shifts Per Week: 3
  • Hours Per Week: 36
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
  • Unit: Cardiac Procedural & Surgical Unit / Cardiac Stepdown Unit
  • Start Date: September 7, 2026

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Recent acute care nursing experience preferred
  • Cardiac stepdown, PCU, telemetry, or post-surgical nursing experience strongly preferred
  • Comfort caring for post-cardiac surgery patients and complex cardiovascular cases
  • Ability to work night shifts and maintain strong clinical judgment in a fast-paced cardiac care environment
  • Strong communication, assessment, and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care for post-cardiac surgery and cardiac stepdown patients
  • Monitor and manage patients with conditions such as post-cardiac surgery recovery and PCI
  • Support patients receiving cardiac-related drips and therapies, including vasoactive and antiarrhythmic medications
  • Care for patients with epicardial pacing wires, pacer boxes, trachs, PEGs, and chest tubes as needed
  • Perform ongoing assessments, monitor telemetry, and promptly respond to changes in patient condition
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver safe, high-quality patient outcomes

Why Apply for This Virginia Nursing Job?

  • Competitive weekly pay for a travel RN in Norfolk, Virginia
  • Opportunity to expand your cardiac stepdown and telemetry nursing experience
  • Work in a supportive acute care environment with complex cardiovascular patients
  • Excellent option for experienced Registered Nurses seeking travel nursing jobs in Virginia

Apply now to take the next step in your cardiac nursing career and join this rewarding Norfolk healthcare opportunity today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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