Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,268 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Lynchburg, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/02/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Job in Lynchburg, Virginia Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) travel contract in Lynchburg, Virginia, supporting a high-acuity IMU/IMCU team and diverse patient population. Join a collaborative intermediate care team as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse in Lynchburg, Virginia. This travel nursing opportunity supports cardiac, telemetry, medical-surgical, neurological, and post-stroke patients in a high-acuity Intermediate Care Unit (IMU/IMCU). Located in the scenic Blue Ridge foothills along the James River, Lynchburg offers a welcoming community, outdoor recreation, and a rich blend of history and culture. Travel RN Job Details Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130 Assignment Type: 20-week travel nursing contract Location: Lynchburg, Virginia Start Date: October 19, 2026 Assignment Length: 20 weeks, ending March 6, 2027 Schedule: 12-hour day shifts Hours: 36 hours per week; 48-hour contracts may also be available Unit: Intermediate Care Unit (IMU/IMCU) and cardiac stepdown Patient Population: Medical-surgical, telemetry, cardiac intermediate-care, neurological, and CVA patients Orientation: Scheduled on designated Mondays, including October 5, October 19, and November 2, 2026 Holiday Requirement: Travelers must work at least one major holiday, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and/or New Year's Day Floating: Not required Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia or a compact state, active by the start date At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience in an intermediate care, cardiac stepdown, telemetry, or comparable high-acuity setting Prior travel nursing experience is required Current BLS and ACLS certifications Current NIH Stroke Scale certification Charge nurse experience and willingness to assume charge responsibilities are required; training and support are provided Cerner electronic health record experience is preferred Ability to provide a complete work history and explain employment gaps longer than 90 days Requested time off must be submitted with the application Travel Registered Nurse Responsibilities Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to patients with cardiac, telemetry, medical-surgical, neurological, and cerebrovascular conditions Monitor patients with intermediate-care acuity and promptly identify changes in condition Administer medications, perform comprehensive nursing assessments, coordinate treatments, and evaluate patient responses Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, students, new hires, and the interdisciplinary care team Provide patient and family education related to diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning Complete accurate clinical documentation in the electronic health record Participate in charge nurse responsibilities as assigned and help support a positive learning environment Adapt to unit needs while maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality patient care Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown RN travel nursing opportunity in Lynchburg, Virginia, and join a supportive intermediate care team. 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 523802. 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.