Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,142 per week

GHR 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 : 12 / 31 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Jobs – Tupelo, Mississippi

Advance your nursing career with a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Tupelo, MS! This 13-week contract offers the chance to work in a Level 2 trauma hospital's Cardiac Stepdown Unit, providing clinical support and high-quality patient care. Tupelo is a top destination for Mississippi healthcare jobs, known for its welcoming community and vibrant local culture. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in cardiac nursing!

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Details

Location : Tupelo, MS 38801 (Mississippi nursing jobs)

Assignment Length : 13 weeks (1 / 14 / 2026 – 4 / 12 / 2026)

Healthcare Setting : Cardiac Stepdown Unit (16 beds, Level 2 trauma hospital)

Nursing 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)

Floating : Required to other stepdown units within the hospital

Estimated Weekly Pay : $1780–$1910

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Mississippi

At least 1 year of recent cardiac stepdown or stepdown nursing experience

Current BLS and ACLS certifications (required for healthcare jobs)

NIHSS certification (required)

Preferred : TB and ASLS certifications

Ability to pass Basic and Advanced Dysrhythmia (rhythm strip) tests with a score of 80% or higher

Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as scheduled (must work Christmas Eve or Christmas Day AND New Year's Eve or New Year's Day)

Must not have worked perm / per diem at NMMC in the last 12 months

Full compliance documentation due 7 days before start date

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality nursing care to cardiac stepdown patients

Monitor and assess cardiac patients, manage medications, and respond to changes in patient condition

Float to other stepdown units within the hospital as needed

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Document care and interventions accurately in the Epic EMR system

Maintain flexibility and availability for scheduling needs, including weekends and holidays

Adhere to hospital policies, including mask requirements if unvaccinated for COVID-19 or flu

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Tupelo, Mississippi and take the next step in your cardiac 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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #432994. 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

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compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

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consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

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