Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $1,687 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Atlanta, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job in Atlanta, GA 30342

Join a fast-paced cardiac stepdown travel nursing team in Atlanta, Georgia 30342, and care for intermediate medical and high-acuity patients in a collaborative clinical setting.

Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care RN
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Location: Atlanta, GA 30342
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Hours Per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,500 - $1,580
• Work Environment: Fast-paced cardiac stepdown and intermediate care unit

Why This Atlanta Nursing Job?

• Opportunity to strengthen your cardiac stepdown and intermediate care experience
• Work with a diverse patient population, including complex thoracic and surgical cases
• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment
• Convenient Atlanta location with access to restaurants, shopping, and north Atlanta amenities

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 2 years of recent cardiac stepdown, intermediate care, or similar specialty nursing experience
• Current AHA BLS certification required
• Current AHA ACLS certification required
• NIHSS preferred
• Experience caring for intermediate and stepdown-level patients
• Ability to work reliable night shifts and meet a 36-hour weekly schedule

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to cardiac stepdown and intermediate medical patients
• Monitor and manage patients with high-risk respiratory needs, including RA to BiPAP or Optiflow support
• Care for a varied population, including thoracic surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, and head and neck surgery patients
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to support safe, effective patient outcomes
• Assess, document, and respond to changes in patient condition in a timely and professional manner
• Deliver compassionate bedside care while using strong clinical judgment in a dynamic hospital environment

Apply now for this Atlanta travel RN opportunity in cardiac stepdown nursing and take the next step in your healthcare career.

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 #510274. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.