Cardiac Stepdown | RN

GHR Healthcare; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 71,435 - 76,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Matching

Healthcare

Dental and Vision

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse for a night shift role in Florence, SC. This position involves providing specialized cardiac care and requires an active RN license in South Carolina. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of recent experience in a Cardiac Stepdown setting. This travel nursing job offers a competitive weekly salary and various benefits including 401K matching and healthcare coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent Cardiac Stepdown RN experience.
• Certifications: ACLS and BLS required; NIHSS preferred.
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients.
• Monitor cardiac telemetry and manage patients post-cardiac procedures.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Cardiac telemetry management

Patient care

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Education

Active South Carolina RN license or Compact Registered Nurse license

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Overview

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift – Florence, SC

Advance your nursing career as a Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN in Florence, South Carolina! This 13-week travel nursing job offers the opportunity to provide specialized cardiac care to adult and geriatric patients in a leading healthcare facility.

Florence, SC is celebrated for its friendly community, scenic parks, and vibrant arts scene, making it an ideal destination for travel nurses seeking rewarding healthcare jobs in South Carolina.

Cardiac Stepdown RN Details

• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1570–$1680
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Location: Florence, SC 29505 (South Carolina nursing jobs)
• Unit: Cardiac Stepdown Unit
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (7:00pm – 7:00am)
• Total Hours: 36 hours per week
• Holiday Rotation: Required
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Charting System: Epic EMR
• Scrub Color: Royal blue
• Parking: Free on-site parking

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active South Carolina RN license or Compact Registered Nurse license (must be in hand before start)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Cardiac Stepdown RN experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Certifications: ACLS and BLS required; NIHSS preferred
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred
• Ability to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Willingness to work during hurricane season (June–November) if assignment overlaps
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
• Locals within 60 miles not accepted
• First-time travelers not accepted

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a cardiac stepdown setting
• Monitor cardiac telemetry and manage patients post-cardiac procedures, including cardiac surgery, angiogram, and TPA care
• Administer blood products, manage arterial and central lines, and provide ventilator and tracheostomy care
• Interpret arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias, titrate insulin drips, and respond to rapid response/code situations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Float to similar units as needed to support hospital operations
• Maintain accurate documentation using Epic EMR
• Participate in holiday and weekend rotations as scheduled

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us: www.ghrhealthcare.com

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.