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 / 17 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

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

Advance your nursing career with a travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) assignment in Tupelo, MS! Join a leading healthcare team at a Level 2 trauma hospital, providing expert cardiac care in a 16-bed stepdown unit. Tupelo offers a welcoming community, rich music history, and scenic parks—making it an ideal location for Mississippi nursing jobs.

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Details

Location : Tupelo, MS 38801

Assignment Length : 13-week travel nursing contract

Start Dates : December 3, 2025 or December 17, 2025

Shift : 12-hour night shifts (7 : 00 PM – 7 : 00 AM)

Hours per Week : 36

Schedule : 3-1-3 or 6 on / 8 off (details provided at contract start)

Unit : Cardiac Stepdown (5C), 16 beds

Patient Ratios : 1 : 2 to 1 : 4

EMR : Epic

Floating : Required to other stepdown units as needed

Estimated Weekly Salary : $1,780 - $1,910

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Mississippi RN license (Registered Nurse)

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

Current BLS and ACLS certifications

NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Ability to pass Basic and Advanced Dysrhythmia tests (80% or higher)

Flexibility to work weekends and holidays (must be available for Christmas Eve / Day and New Year's Eve / Day)

Willingness to float to other units within competency

Compliance documentation due 7 days prior to start date

No perm or per diem work at facility in past 12 months

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

Provide high-quality nursing care to cardiac stepdown patients in a fast-paced healthcare environment

Monitor, assess, and respond to changes in patient condition

Administer prescribed medications and treatments

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement patient care plans

Accurately document patient care in Epic EMR

Float to other stepdown units as required

Maintain flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays

Participate in orientation and ongoing clinical training

Discover the charm of Tupelo, Mississippi, and make a difference in cardiac patient care. Apply now to join our healthcare team and explore rewarding travel nursing jobs in Mississippi!

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 #432062. 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

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

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

learn more.