Travel Step Down RN - $1,836 per week

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Hickory, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown Discipline: RN Start Date: 04/12/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Stepdown / Neuro Progressive Care (Travel Nurse) — Hickory, NC (Night Shift) Cardiac Stepdown RN (Travel Nurse) – Hickory, NC: 13-week night shift (12-hr) travel nursing job for experienced telemetry and stepdown nurses with Cerner EHR experience. Provide specialized care for adult and geriatric patients recovering from neuro and cardiac events in a Neuro Progressive Care Unit. Job Details Location: Hickory, North Carolina (Zip: 28601) — Catawba County / Blue Ridge Mountains area Position: Cardiac Stepdown RN / Neuro Progressive Care Nurse (Travel) Assignment Length: 13 weeks Start Date: April 12, 2026 End Date: July 12, 2026 Shift: 12-hour nights (19:00-07:00) — Night shift telemetry / stepdown nursing Hours per Week: 36 Unit: Neuro Progressive Care Unit (NPCU, 20 beds) — stroke, post-op neurosurgery, cardiac stepdown patients Employment Type: Travel nurse job (travel nursing) Electronic Health Record: Cerner (experience required) Estimated Weekly Salary: $1,680–$1,770 per week Qualifications / Job Requirements Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the U.S. Minimum 1 year recent clinical experience in Cardiac Stepdown, Neuro Progressive Care, Telemetry, or similar acute care/stepdown setting Required: Experience with Cerner EHR Ability to float to Medical, Telemetry, and Neonatal units as needed (flexible travel nurse) Must live at least 60 miles from Hickory, NC to qualify as a travel nurse Required: BLS certification (additional certifications preferred) Preferred certifications: ACLS, Stroke/NIHSS training, or other neuro/cardiac specialty certifications Key Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to adult and geriatric patients recovering from neuro and cardiac events, including stable post-stroke and post-neurosurgery patients Perform focused and comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, IV management, and wound care consistent with stepdown nursing practice Monitor telemetry, interpret rhythm changes, and respond quickly to alterations in patient condition Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, PT/OT, case management) to develop and implement individualized care plans Document all patient care activities accurately and timely in Cerner EHR Float to other units (Medical, Telemetry, Neonatal) as required for staffing needs Participate in bi-weekly orientation and ongoing professional development — travel nurse orientation included Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity Hands-on experience in a Neuro Progressive Care / Cardiac Stepdown unit — ideal for telemetry and stepdown nurses Work in a state-of-the-art facility near the Blue Ridge Mountains — enjoy local recreation and community life in Hickory, NC Competitive travel nurse assignment with schedule stability (night shift) Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Cardiac Stepdown RN (Travel Nurse) in Hickory, NC. Submit your resume and current RN license, Cerner experience details, and availability. For questions about pay, benefits, or travel nurse housing stipend, contact our recruiter today. 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. Planet Healthcare Job ID 466416. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cardiac Stepdown About GHR Healthcare - PH Division For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.