Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Nurse Contract in Lynchburg, VA

Apply now for a 13-week Cardiac Stepdown RN travel nursing contract in Lynchburg, Virginia. Join a collaborative intermediate-care team providing high-acuity nursing care across cardiac, telemetry, medical-surgical, and neurological settings while earning an estimated $2,020–$2,130 per week.

Lynchburg is a scenic Virginia community near the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering outdoor recreation, historic charm, and a welcoming city atmosphere. First-time travel nurses may be considered for this assignment.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care Registered Nurse
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• End Date: February 27, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Weekend Expectations: The unit generally schedules approximately two to three weekends per month based on operational needs; weekend-only requests may be considered.
• Floating: No floating required
• Orientation: Typically held every other Monday, unless otherwise posted
• Travelers: First-time travelers may be considered for this assignment

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

• Active Virginia or compact Registered Nurse license required by the start date
• At least 2 years of RN work experience, preferably including cardiac stepdown, intermediate care, telemetry, medical-surgical, or another comparable high-acuity setting
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale certification
• Charge responsibility is required; prior charge nurse experience is preferred
• Strong cardiac, telemetry, neurological, and clinical assessment skills
• Experience with Cerner is preferred
• Ability to provide requested time-off details during the submission process

Cardiac Stepdown Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to patients in an intermediate-care and cardiac stepdown environment
• Care for patients with a mix of medical-surgical, telemetry, cardiac intermediate-care, neurological, and cerebrovascular diagnoses
• Perform ongoing nursing assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and promptly initiate appropriate interventions
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support evidence-based treatment plans
• Administer medications and treatments, evaluate outcomes, and accurately document patient care
• Assume charge responsibilities as assigned, supporting unit operations, care coordination, and clinical communication
• Work collaboratively with students, new hires, physicians, and other members of the care team in a supportive teaching environment
• Promote patient safety, effective handoffs, and high-quality outcomes throughout each shift

Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown RN travel nursing opportunity in Lynchburg, Virginia, and join a supportive healthcare team on the night shift.

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.