Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,343 per week

LanceSoft is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Nashville, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown (PCU)

Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Assignment Duration: July 5, 2026 – October 3, 2026
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Shift: Nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
On-Call: None

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in Cardiac Stepdown/Progressive Care to join a high-acuity cardiac unit. The ideal candidate will provide compassionate, evidence-based care to patients with complex cardiovascular conditions while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions.
• Care for patients with advanced heart failure, cardiomyopathy, acute coronary syndrome, and pre- and post-cardiac surgery needs.
• Administer medications, treatments, and cardiac therapies according to physician orders and established protocols.
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and promptly respond to changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families regarding disease management, medications, and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Adhere to all patient safety, infection prevention, and quality care standards.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Bed Capacity: 23 beds
• Patient Population:
  • Advanced heart failure
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Pre- and post-cardiac surgery patients
  • Other complex cardiac disorders
• Patient Age: Adults (18 years and older)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent Cardiac Stepdown, Progressive Care, or comparable acute care nursing experience .
• Strong cardiac assessment and rhythm interpretation skills.
• Successful completion of a proctored rhythm interpretation exam.
• Experience caring for high-acuity cardiac patients preferred.

Required Certifications

• Active Tennessee RN License or Compact RN License
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Assignment Details

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
• On-Call Requirement: None

Required Submission Documents

• Updated resume/work history
• Active RN license
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Skills checklist
• Professional references
• All required onboarding, health screening, and compliance documentation

This opportunity is ideal for experienced cardiac nurses seeking a rewarding travel assignment in a specialized Cardiac Stepdown unit caring for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions in a collaborative and patient-focused environment.

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About LanceSoft

Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we're 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical benefits