GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/27/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Austin, TX
Advance your nursing career as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) with this 13-week travel assignment in Austin, Texas (78704). Join a leading healthcare team in a top-rated Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) and experience the vibrant culture, live music, and outdoor lifestyle that Austin is famous for. This is an excellent opportunity for travel nurses seeking cardiac stepdown RN jobs in Texas.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Austin, TX 78704 (Central Texas healthcare jobs)
- Facility: Intermediate Care Unit (IMC), Cardiac Stepdown
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: 10/27/2025 – End: 1/26/2026)
- Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Dress Code: Navy scrubs
- Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1470 - $1570
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Texas or compact state)
- Minimum 1 year of recent experience in cardiac stepdown, IMC, or progressive care unit (PCU)
- Proficient in cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation
- Experience with potent non-titratable drips
- Skilled in caring for respiratory patients (tracheostomies, Bipap, Airvo)
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients in the Cardiac Stepdown/Intermediate Care Unit
- Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms; manage cardiac conditions
- Administer and monitor potent non-titratable drips
- Provide respiratory care for patients with tracheostomies and on Bipap/Airvo
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to achieve optimal patient outcomes
- Float to Telemetry and TCU Stepdown units as needed
- Document patient care accurately using Meditech EMR
Ready to take the next step in your travel nursing career? Apply now to join our Austin, TX healthcare team and discover why Texas nursing jobs are among the most rewarding in the country!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com
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 - Travel Division Job ID #422177. 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 - Travel Division
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