Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – 13-Week Travel Nursing Assignment in Tupelo, Mississippi
Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel RN job in Tupelo, MS! We are seeking an experienced Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse for a 13-week healthcare contract at a Level 2 trauma hospital. Join our healthcare team and provide expert cardiac care in a supportive, modern facility located in the heart of Mississippi. Tupelo offers a welcoming community, rich music history, and scenic parks—making it an ideal destination for travel nurses seeking new opportunities.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Tupelo, MS 38801 (Mississippi nursing jobs)
- Unit: Cardiac Stepdown Unit (16 beds)
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: January 14, 2026 – End: April 12, 2026)
- Shift: 12-hour days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Schedule: 3-1-3 or 6 on/8 off (provided at contract start)
- Estimated Weekly Salary: $1780 - $1910
- Floating: Required to float to other stepdown units as needed
- Weekend & Holiday: Must work Christmas Eve or Christmas Day and New Year's Eve or New Year's Day
- EMR: Epic
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active Mississippi RN license (Registered Nurse)
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- NIHSS certification required
- Minimum 1 year of recent cardiac stepdown or stepdown RN experience
- Ability to pass Basic and Advanced Dysrhythmia (rhythm strip) tests with 80% or higher
- Full scheduling flexibility (no block or self-scheduling)
- Cannot have worked perm or per diem at NMMC in the past 12 months
- Willingness to float to units within competency
Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to cardiac stepdown patients
- Monitor, assess, and interpret cardiac rhythms and manage dysrhythmias
- Administer medications and prescribed treatments
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes
- Document patient care accurately using Epic EMR
- Float to other stepdown units as needed
- Comply with hospital policies, including mask requirements for unvaccinated staff
- Participate in orientation and ongoing clinical training
Apply now to join our healthcare team in Tupelo, Mississippi and take the next step in your travel nursing career!
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.
Planet Healthcare Job ID #432995. 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.
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Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
