Travel Stepdown RN – Cardiac Care (13-Week)

Jobtome; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay for travel nurses

Health, dental, vision insurance

PTO after 1560 hours

Life and short-term disability

401(k) matching

Refer-a-friend bonus program

Recruiter support 24/7

Licensure and CEU reimbursement

Job summary

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking an experienced Stepdown Unit Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in Hickory, NC. The 13‑week position offers competitive pay of $2009 per week, with benefits and clinical team support.

Start date is 11/16/2026. You will monitor cardiac telemetry, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, patient-centered care for patients transitioning from ICU.

Qualifications

• 1 year of recent experience as a Stepdown RN
• Current RN license in accordance with state regulations
• Current BLS Certification (AHA/ARC)
• Current ACLS Certification (AHA/ARC)

Responsibilities

• Monitors and interprets cardiac rhythms and telemetry data.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments with a focus on cardiac care.
• Aids physician during cardiac-related procedures and exams.
• Maintains patient comfort and safety for telemetry patients.
• Documents patient status and notifies supervisor/physician of cardiac changes.
• Responds to life-saving situations per nursing standards and protocols.
• Initiates education plans focusing on cardiac health and lifestyle changes.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team for comprehensive telemetry care.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Cardiac care

Communication

Education

RN license

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking an experienced Stepdown Unit Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in Hickory, NC. The 13‑week position offers competitive pay of $2009 per week, with benefits and clinical team support.

Start date is 11/16/2026. You will monitor cardiac telemetry, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, patient-centered care for patients transitioning from ICU.