Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Columbia, South Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown Jobs in Columbia, SC
Advance your nursing career as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Cardiac Stepdown at a leading Magnet-recognized hospital in Columbia, South Carolina (zip code 29203). This high-demand travel nursing job offers the opportunity to provide expert clinical care in a progressive healthcare environment. Discover the charm of Columbia, SC—renowned for its southern hospitality, vibrant culture, and scenic parks—while working in one of the top South Carolina healthcare facilities.
Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Details
- Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse Contract
- Location: Columbia, SC 29203 (South Carolina nursing jobs)
- Unit: Cardiac Stepdown / Surgical Stepdown (IMC/IICU)
- Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 12/22/2025 – End: 3/23/2026)
- Patient Ratio: 1:3
- Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
- Charting System: EPIC (minimum 1 year experience required)
- Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1800-$1840
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active South Carolina RN license or multistate compact nursing license (no pending licenses)
- Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in high-acuity settings (ICU, IICU, IMC, PCU, DOU, or Stepdown)
- At least 1 completed travel nurse assignment required
- First-time travelers: 3 years of specialty experience and critical care background
- Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
- Proficient in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, telemetry, and titration of cardiac/vasoactive drips
- Experience with ventilator management
- 1 year of EPIC charting experience
- Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult patients with trauma, medical, surgical, and neurology needs requiring frequent monitoring or interventions
- Monitor and manage cardiac rhythms, respond to emergencies, and titrate cardiac/vasoactive drips
- Care for ventilated patients and those with complex post-surgical or neurological conditions
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV, PT, RT, pharmacy, and rapid response
- Utilize advanced clinical equipment such as Hercules patient repositioners, ceiling lifts, and Airtaps
- Float to other qualified nursing units or campuses as needed
- Document patient care accurately using EPIC EMR
Take the next step in your nursing career with this rewarding travel RN job in Columbia, South Carolina. Join our healthcare team today and make a difference in a top-tier cardiac stepdown unit. Apply now to secure your spot!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.
We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.
We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.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.
Planet Healthcare Job ID #434060. 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 Planet Healthcare
Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.
Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.
Our Methodology
Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon.
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Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
