Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown in Augusta, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiac Stepdown
Location: Augusta, GA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 12 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Cardiac Stepdown RN in Augusta, Georgia, 30901!

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 to an adult and 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
• Serve in a charge nurse capacity as required by the unit
• Float within the facility and within scope of practice as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Georgia RN license or valid Compact 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 with Epic (required), Pyxis, and SBAR communication framework
• Local candidates are welcome and accepted

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience in a cardiac stepdown or telemetry setting
• Familiarity with peritoneal dialysis procedures
• Experience with EKG interpretation and Doppler assessments

Why Join Us

• Work in a high-acuity cardiac environment with a consistent census, offering strong clinical exposure and professional growth
• First-time travelers are encouraged to apply, making this an excellent opportunity to launch your travel nursing career

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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