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 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, 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

Augusta, GA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a telemetry unit serving an adult to geriatric population with diagnoses including CHF, MI/chest pain (pre- and post-cath), dysrhythmias (pre- and post-device implants), hypo-/hypertension, pleural effusion, sepsis, and PE/DVT/vascular issues
• Perform vital sign checks and blood glucose checks independently as part of routine patient assessment
• Maintain a patient ratio of 1:4–5 within a 36-room unit with an average daily census of 35
• Document accurately using Epic (required) , Pyxis, and SBAR communication framework
• Float within the facility and within scope of practice as needed
• Adhere to holiday coverage expectations: if one or two major holidays fall within the assignment period, the traveler is expected to work them; if three fall within the assignment period, the traveler is expected to work two

Required Qualifications

• Active Georgia RN license or valid Compact license required at time of submission
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience preferred; first-time travelers are accepted
• Proficiency with Epic is required
• All requested time off (maximum 7 days per contract) must be finalized at time of submission; no RTO or schedule requests can be made post-offer or onsite, and no RTO is permitted during orientation week
• Local candidates are welcome and accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHS) certification preferred
• Prior experience in a cardiac stepdown or telemetry setting
• Familiarity with Pyxis medication dispensing systems

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-acuity cardiac stepdown environment that offers strong clinical exposure across a broad range of cardiovascular and vascular diagnoses
• No on-call requirements, with an expected schedule of every other weekend

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #799894. 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