Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,268 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Cardiac Stepdown Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry Contract in Lynchburg, Virginia

Join a collaborative cardiac stepdown and intermediate care team as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Lynchburg, VA. This 13-week travel nursing contract is ideal for an experienced RN with cardiac, telemetry, and acute care expertise.

Care for a diverse patient population that includes cardiac, telemetry, medical-surgical, neurological, and stroke patients. Lynchburg offers a welcoming community nestled in the Blue Ridge foothills, with scenic James River access, historic neighborhoods, and abundant outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care / Telemetry
• Job Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) contract
• Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
• Contract: 13 weeks, from November 30, 2026 through February 27, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour day shifts
• Patient Population: Medical-surgical, telemetry, cardiac intermediate care, neurological, and stroke/CVA patients
• Float Requirement: No floating required
• Scheduling: Weekend scheduling may vary according to unit needs; weekend-only requests may be considered

Cardiac Stepdown Travel RN Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience, including prior travel nursing experience
• Current, active Virginia or Compact Registered Nurse license by the start date
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Current NIH Stroke Scale certification
• Charge responsibility is required; prior charge nurse experience is strongly preferred
• Experience with cardiac stepdown, intermediate care, telemetry, or comparable acute care patients
• Cerner experience is preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively in a teaching environment and support students and newly hired team members

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with cardiac, telemetry, medical-surgical, neurological, and stroke-related conditions
• Perform focused and comprehensive nursing assessments, monitor patient status, and promptly identify changes in condition
• Administer medications and treatments, coordinate diagnostic services, and communicate effectively with providers and the interdisciplinary care team
• Apply cardiac monitoring and telemetry knowledge to promote safe, timely, and evidence-based patient care
• Fulfill charge nurse responsibilities when assigned, including supporting workflow, prioritizing patient care, and assisting the nursing team
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, recovery, and discharge needs
• Contribute to a supportive learning environment for students, new hires, and fellow team members

Apply now for this cardiac stepdown travel nursing opportunity in Lynchburg, Virginia.

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #529213. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cardiac Stepdown

About GHR Healthcare