Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,394 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Norfolk, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Job in Norfolk, Virginia

Travel RN opportunity in Norfolk, VA: Join a high-acuity cardiac stepdown team and provide expert care for post-cardiac surgery and complex cardiovascular patients.

Join a dynamic cardiac care team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Norfolk, Virginia, a vibrant coastal city known for its waterfront views, rich history, and strong healthcare community. This 13-week travel nursing assignment in a fast-paced cardiac stepdown setting is ideal for an RN who thrives in acute care, telemetry, and post-surgical nursing. If you're looking to strengthen your cardiac skill set while making an impact, this role offers an exciting next step in your Virginia nursing career.

Job Details

• Position: Travel Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
• Location: Norfolk, Virginia 23507
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
• Unit: Cardiac Procedural & Surgical Unit / Cardiac Stepdown Unit
• Start Date: September 7, 2026

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Recent acute care nursing experience preferred
• Cardiac stepdown, PCU, telemetry, or post-surgical nursing experience strongly preferred
• Comfort caring for post-cardiac surgery patients and complex cardiovascular cases
• Ability to work night shifts and maintain strong clinical judgment in a fast-paced cardiac care environment
• Strong communication, assessment, and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for post-cardiac surgery and cardiac stepdown patients
• Monitor and manage patients with conditions such as post-cardiac surgery recovery and PCI
• Support patients receiving cardiac-related drips and therapies, including vasoactive and antiarrhythmic medications
• Care for patients with epicardial pacing wires, pacer boxes, trachs, PEGs, and chest tubes as needed
• Perform ongoing assessments, monitor telemetry, and promptly respond to changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver safe, high-quality patient outcomes

Why Apply for This Virginia Nursing Job?

• Competitive weekly pay for a travel RN in Norfolk, Virginia
• Opportunity to expand your cardiac stepdown and telemetry nursing experience
• Work in a supportive acute care environment with complex cardiovascular patients
• Excellent option for experienced Registered Nurses seeking travel nursing jobs in Virginia

Apply now to take the next step in your cardiac nursing career and join this rewarding Norfolk healthcare opportunity today.

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 #506704. 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

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.