Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care in Lynchburg, VA

Explore a rewarding Virginia travel nursing job as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) caring for cardiac stepdown, intermediate care, telemetry, and acute-care patients in Lynchburg.

Join a collaborative nursing team supporting medically complex patients across cardiac, neurological, telemetry, and medical-surgical service lines. This travel nurse assignment offers a teaching-hospital environment that values teamwork, professional growth, and supportive mentorship. Lynchburg combines scenic Blue Ridge Mountain surroundings with a vibrant historic downtown, abundant outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Assignment Dates: November 30, 2026 – February 27, 2027
• Duration: 13 weeks, with potential 36- or 48-hour weekly contract options
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Schedule: Night assignments generally end on Saturday; weekend scheduling is based on unit needs and typically includes 2–3 weekends per month
• Orientation: Held every other Monday, subject to scheduling
• Openings: 1
• Scheduling Notes: Block scheduling is not available, although weekend-only requests may be considered. Requested time off must be included with the application. Nurses must work at least one major holiday, either Christmas Day or New Year’s Day.

Travel RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia or a compact state, valid by the assignment start date
• At least 2 years of recent RN experience in intermediate care, cardiac stepdown, telemetry, or a comparable acute-care setting
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Charge nurse experience preferred; charge responsibilities may be assigned with appropriate training and support
• Cerner experience preferred
• Ability to provide a complete work history and explain employment gaps longer than 90 days
• First-time travel nurses may be considered for this assignment

Travel Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with cardiac stepdown, intermediate-care, telemetry, medical-surgical, and neurological needs
• Care for patients with cardiac conditions, cerebrovascular accidents, neurological conditions, and other higher-acuity medical-surgical concerns
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, neurological status, and changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and treatments, complete nursing assessments, and promptly escalate clinical changes
• Collaborate with providers, nurses, students, new hires, and interdisciplinary team members to promote safe, effective patient care
• Support unit operations and assume charge nurse responsibilities when assigned
• Contribute to a positive learning environment within a teaching hospital setting

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity and take the next step in your Virginia travel nursing career in Lynchburg.

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.