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Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown

Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown

Planet HealthcareAthens, TX, US
11 hours ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Description

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Athens, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty : Cardiac Stepdown
  • Discipline : RN
  • Start Date : 10 / 20 / 2025
  • Duration : 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift : 12 hours
  • Employment Type : Travel

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – Athens, Texas\n

\n Advance your nursing career as a Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) in Athens, TX (zip code 75751). Join our dedicated healthcare team at a leading community hospital, providing exceptional cardiac care in a supportive environment. Athens offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere, scenic parks, and access to lakes—making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking both rewarding work and relaxation.\n

\n\nCardiac Stepdown RN Job Details\n \n

  • Job Title : Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (Travel RN)\n
  • Location : Athens, Texas 75751\n
  • Healthcare Setting : Med / Surg Floor 2 – Cardiac Stepdown Unit\n
  • Assignment Start Date : October 6, 2025\n
  • Assignment End Date : December 1, 2025\n
  • Contract Duration : 8 weeks\n
  • Nursing Shift : Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (19 : 00 - 07 : 00)\n
  • Hours per Week : 36\n
  • Estimated Weekly Salary : $1620-$1660\n
  • Patient Ratios : 1 : 5-6\n
  • Charting System : EPIC (experience required)\n
  • \n\nRegistered Nurse Qualifications\n \n

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas or compact state\n
  • Minimum 2 years of recent Cardiac Stepdown, Intermediate Care (IMC), or Telemetry RN experience\n
  • BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association)\n
  • NIHSS certification preferred\n
  • Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records (EHR)\n
  • Prior Travel RN experience required\n
  • Strong clinical skills in cardiac monitoring, telemetry, oxygen protocol management, non-invasive airway management, peripheral line care, and rapid response activation\n
  • Applicants must not reside in Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, or Morris counties\n
  • \n\nCardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities\n \n

  • Deliver high-quality nursing care to cardiac stepdown patients, including adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations\n
  • Monitor and manage cardiac drips (no titration), dysrhythmias, and post-myocardial infarction (MI) patients\n
  • Perform peripheral and central line care, chest tube management, and wound care\n
  • Administer blood products, IV insulin, and oxygen therapies\n
  • Participate in rapid response and code teams as needed\n
  • Accurately document patient care using EPIC EHR\n
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including respiratory therapists and unit secretaries\n
  • Maintain strict isolation precautions and PPE protocols\n
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    Apply now to join our healthcare team in Athens, Texas, and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

    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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nWe’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 #409892. 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 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
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