Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN - $1,701 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Stockbridge, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown

Location

Stockbridge, GA | Intermediate Care / Stepdown Unit

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on an overflow IMCU/Cardiac Stepdown unit serving an adult to geriatric population across a 32-bed unit with a 1:5–6 patient ratio
• Manage cardiac conditions including CHF, chest pain, arrhythmias (stable A-Fib, SVT, Bradycardia), and post-cardiac catheterization care including TR Band management
• Administer and monitor continuous IV drip medications including cardiac drips (Amiodarone, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Milrinone, Nitroglycerin), diuretics (Bumex, Lasix), anticoagulants (Aggrastat, Argatroban, Heparin), and insulin drips
• Care for patients with pulmonary conditions (COPD, pulmonary edema, PE, DVT), renal conditions, DKA, and surgical patients (cholecystectomy, appendectomy, chest tubes, biliary drains); provide overflow care for occasional vascular, orthopedic, or CVA patients
• Perform arrhythmia management and cardioversion as needed; apply TR Bands and perform all skills within the Med-Surg scope of practice
• Document using Epic (preferred), Pyxis, and SBAR communication framework; float within the facility within scope of practice as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in Georgia or a Compact state required at time of submission
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required; first-time travelers are not eligible for this position
• Prior travel nursing experience required; must have demonstrated experience managing continuous IV drip medications as listed above — please confirm this experience at time of submission
• Basic arrhythmia knowledge and TR Band competency required
• Local candidates are welcome and accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience with Epic EMR strongly preferred
• Experience in an IMCU, stepdown, or progressive care unit setting
• Familiarity with cardioversion and post-cardiac cath care protocols
• Comfort managing a diverse patient population including cardiac, pulmonary, renal, and surgical overflow patients

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic stepdown environment with exposure to a broad range of cardiac, pulmonary, surgical, and specialty overflow patient populations
• Expected schedule of three 12-hour day shifts per week with every-other-weekend rotation and on-call requirements that are rare for travel staff

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #796260. 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: Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the "why" behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric's mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others