Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN - $1,798 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• 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

Augusta, GA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for an adult to geriatric population on a cardiac stepdown unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Monitor and manage patients presenting with post-MI, heart failure, arrhythmias, chest pain, and peripheral vascular disease
• Perform telemetry monitoring, EKG interpretation, Doppler assessments, and peritoneal dialysis care
• Conduct vital sign checks and blood glucose checks independently as part of routine patient assessment
• Document accurately using Epic (required) , Pyxis, and SBAR communication frameworks
• Float within the facility and within scope of practice as needed; participate in weekend and holiday coverage per unit schedule

Required Qualifications

• Active Georgia RN license or valid Compact RN license required at time of submission
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience; first-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Charge nurse experience required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Proficiency in Epic is required
• Local candidates are welcome and accepted at the same rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with telemetry, EKG interpretation, and Doppler assessments in a cardiac or stepdown setting
• Familiarity with peritoneal dialysis procedures
• Experience using Pyxis medication dispensing systems and SBAR communication

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-acuity cardiac stepdown environment with a consistent census, offering meaningful clinical experience and professional growth
• No on-call requirements, allowing for a more predictable schedule during your contract

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #801602. 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