Travel Step Down RN - $1,890 per week
Company: GHR Healthcare
Location: Hickory
Posted on: March 13, 2026
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Job Description:
GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for
a travel nursing job in Hickory, North Carolina. Job Description &
Requirements - Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown - Discipline: RN - Start
Date: 04/13/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift:
12 hours - Employment Type: Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN – Travel
Nurse | Hickory, NC (28601) Cardiac Stepdown RN – Travel Nurse in
Hickory, NC (28601). Seeking an experienced cardiac/telemetry
Registered Nurse (RN) with Cerner EHR and BLS for a 13-week travel
contract starting April 13, 2026. Job Details - Location: Hickory,
NC 28601 - Job Title: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse / Telemetry
RN (Travel Nurse) - Setting: Neuro Progressive Care Unit (NPCU) –
5th Floor - Assignment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Nurse, 13
weeks) - Start Date: April 13, 2026 - End Date: July 13, 2026 -
Duration: 13 weeks - Shift: 12-hour Days (07:00-19:00) - Hours per
Week: 36 - Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1680 - $1770 per week -
Patient Population: Adult, Geriatric (post-stroke, neuro-surgery,
telemetry) - Unit Size: 20 beds - Electronic Health Record: Cerner
Qualifications - Active RN license (North Carolina or compact
state) — required for travel nursing in North Carolina - Minimum 1
year recent clinical experience in stepdown, neuro, or telemetry
unit (cardiac step-down experience preferred) - Experience with
Cerner EHR is required - BLS certification from the American Heart
Association (AHA) - Must reside at least 60 miles from Hickory, NC
to qualify as a travel nurse Responsibilities - Provide
high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in the
Neuro Progressive Care Unit, including cardiac stepdown and
telemetry monitoring - Monitor and manage patients with stable
post-stroke conditions, neuro-surgery recovery, telemetry needs,
and complex medical issues - Perform cardiac telemetry
interpretation and timely escalation per unit protocols -
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement
individualized patient care plans - Float as needed to Medical,
Telemetry, and Neonatal units to support staffing needs -
Accurately document patient care and clinical assessments using
Cerner EHR - Participate in bi-weekly orientation and ongoing
training to support travel nurse integration and patient safety Why
Apply This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for Cardiac Stepdown
RNs and Telemetry Registered Nurses seeking a short-term assignment
in Hickory, NC. Enjoy hands-on neuro-progressive care experience,
work with Cerner EHR, and join a collaborative healthcare team in a
vibrant community. Apply now to join our healthcare team as a
Cardiac Stepdown Travel Nurse in Hickory, North Carolina. Submit
your resume or contact our recruiter to discuss this North Carolina
nursing job and next steps. 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 466421.
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 About GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between
healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them
nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported
by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent
communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your
career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR,
care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit
ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.
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