Travel Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown

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

Job Description and Requirements

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

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry – Lynchburg, VA (24501)

Cardiac Stepdown Travel Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in Lynchburg, VA — 13-week Intermediate Care (IMU/IMCU) assignment. ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale required. Apply now for this Virginia nursing job and advance your travel nursing career.

Job Details

• Location: Lynchburg, VA 24501 (Central Virginia; local candidates accepted)
• Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry / IMU / IMCU
• Assignment Type: Travel Nurse Contract (W2)
• Unit: LAC Resource Team (Intermediate Care/IMU/IMCU)
• Duration: 13 weeks (option to extend up to 16 weeks)
• Start Dates: 02/09/2026 or 02/23/2026 (Orientation every other Monday)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shift: 12-hour days
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
• Float Requirement: No

Required Qualifications – Cardiac Stepdown RN / Telemetry RN

• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience; prior travel nurse experience required
• Active Virginia RN license or Compact RN license (must be active at start)
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke Scale
• Charge nurse experience preferred (training provided; pay differential available)
• Experience with Cerner EMR preferred
• Ability to work 2 of 3 winter holidays
• Submission documents: work history (explain gaps >90 days), skills checklist, copy of Nursys/license
• Approved COVID/Flu declinations accepted

Responsibilities – Cardiac Stepdown / IMU RN

• Provide high-quality nursing care to intermediate-acuity patients including cardiac, telemetry, neuro, med-surg, and CVA cases
• Perform charge nurse duties as required; mentor unit staff and support students/new hires in a teaching hospital
• Monitor telemetry, manage cardiac patients, titrate drips per protocol, and respond to rapid changes in patient condition
• Accurately document patient care using Cerner EMR and follow hospital policies and protocols
• Participate in orientation, competency validation, and ongoing clinical training
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes

Why This Travel Nursing Job in Lynchburg, VA?

Join a supportive medical community and enjoy Virginia nursing jobs in a city known for scenic landscapes, a lively downtown, and excellent quality of life. This travel nurse assignment is ideal for Cardiac Stepdown RNs and Telemetry RNs seeking diverse clinical experience at a teaching hospital.

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) in Lynchburg, VA! Submit your resume and required documents today to be considered for this travel nursing job. Join our healthcare team today and make a meaningful impact in Virginia healthcare.

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Planet Healthcare Job ID #451608. 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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