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Job description
GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Thomasville, Georgia.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/19/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Cardiac Stepdown Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Thomasville, Georgiann
Join a high-acuity cardiac progressive care team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Thomasville, Georgia. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers experienced cardiac stepdown and telemetry nurses the opportunity to care for adult and geriatric patients in a 24-bed unit with supportive interdisciplinary resources and an approximately 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio. Thomasville is a welcoming South Georgia community known for its charming historic character, beautiful outdoor spaces, and relaxed lifestyle.
Travel Nursing Job Details
n Job Title: Cardiac Stepdown Travel Registered Nurse (RN)n
Location: Thomasville, Georgian
Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010n
Start Date: October 19, 2026n
Assignment: 13 weeks, with possible extensionn
Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per weekn
Shift: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.n
Hours: 36 hours per weekn
Unit: Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Stepdownn
Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patientsn
Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:5n
Charting: Cerner EMRn
Weekend/Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and holidays as scheduledn
Orientation: 12 hoursn
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Requirements
n Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standingn
At least 3 years of recent cardiac stepdown, progressive care, PCU, or telemetry nursing experiencen
Current BLS and ACLS certificationsn
Recent experience with Cerner or a comparable electronic medical record systemn
Intermediate to advanced telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation skillsn
Experience starting and maintaining peripheral IVsn
Competency with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, central lines, PICCs, chest tubes, blood products, and cardiac dripsn
Experience with BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, tracheostomy care, wound care, and rapid response proceduresn
Previous travel nursing experience preferredn
Royal blue scrubs requiredn
Travel RN Responsibilities
n Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to cardiac stepdown patients throughout the night shiftn
Monitor telemetry, identify changes in cardiac rhythms, and respond promptly to changes in patient conditionn
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care for adult and geriatric patientsn
Manage post-cardiac catheterization and post-angiogram care, including TR band monitoring when applicablen
Administer medications and manage cardiac, vasoactive, insulin, and heparin protocols according to unit guidelinesn
Perform central line, PICC, peripheral IV, chest tube, feeding tube, tracheostomy, and wound caren
Support patients requiring oxygen therapy, noninvasive airway management, BiPAP/CPAP, or high-flow nasal cannulan
Recognize and escalate signs of patient deterioration while collaborating with rapid response, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and other interdisciplinary teamsn
Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in Cernern
Promote a collaborative, patient-centered care environmentn
Apply now for this cardiac stepdown travel nursing opportunity in Thomasville, Georgia, and join a supportive healthcare team in South Georgia.
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 # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cardiac Stepdown
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Worksite address
thomasville, GA, 31792, US
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