Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,298 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment in Portland, Oregon

Join a cardiac stepdown nursing team in Portland, OR, and provide high-acuity care to adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced intermediate care setting. This 13-week travel RN opportunity is ideal for experienced stepdown, IMCU, and PCU nurses seeking Oregon nursing jobs in a respected Portland healthcare market.

Job Details

• Location: Portland, OR 97225
• Setting: Cardiac Stepdown / IMCU / Intermediate Care Unit
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 3x12-hour schedule
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050 - $2,160
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: May float between units and nearby facilities based on skill set and census needs
• Charting: Epic electronic medical record

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience required
• Prior experience in IMCU, stepdown, PCU, DOU, or similar intermediate care setting
• Experience caring for higher-acuity patients, including trach and ventilator patients
• Comfort managing cardiac and respiratory patients with titrated infusions and critical care drips
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Active compact or Oregon RN license in hand at submission
• Must have a vehicle for the assignment
• Ability to work flexibly and float as needed
• Two professional references covering recent nursing experience

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to intermediate care and cardiac stepdown patients
• Monitor and respond to changes in cardiac and respiratory status
• Care for patients requiring tracheostomy support and ventilator management
• Administer and titrate cardiac, insulin, and other prescribed infusions per protocol
• Perform blood product administration, central line care, and peripheral line management
• Interpret dysrhythmias and collaborate with the care team on treatment plans
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting unit flow and teamwork
• Document accurately in the electronic medical record and communicate effectively with the healthcare team

Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown RN travel nursing opportunity in Portland, Oregon, and join a healthcare team committed to excellent patient care.

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 #509828. 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

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