Cardiac Stepdown | RN
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Hickory, North Carolina
Advance your nursing career as a Cardiac Stepdown RN with this locum tenens travel nursing job in Hickory, NC! Join a leading healthcare team and provide expert clinical support in a Neuro Progressive Care/Cardiac Stepdown unit. This North Carolina nursing job offers the opportunity to work with adult and geriatric patients in a progressive care environment, while enjoying the scenic beauty and vibrant community of Hickory.
Key Job Details – Cardiac Stepdown RN
- Location: Hickory, NC 28601 (North Carolina healthcare jobs)
- Job Title: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse, Locum Tenens)
- Assignment Type: Locum tenens, travel nursing contract
- Unit: Neuro Progressive Care/Cardiac Stepdown (20 beds)
- Shift: 12-hour nights (19:00 – 08:00)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 8/18/2025 – End: 12/19/2025)
- Electronic Health Record: Cerner
- Estimated Weekly Salary: $1820–$1870
- Active RN license (North Carolina or compact state)
- Minimum 1 year of recent experience in cardiac stepdown, progressive care, or telemetry nursing jobs
- Proficiency with Cerner EHR required
- Skilled in caring for adult and geriatric patients with neuro and cardiac conditions
- Current BLS certification
- Must reside at least 60 miles from Hickory, NC to qualify as a travel nurse
- Provide high-quality nursing care to post-stroke, neuro-surgery, telemetry, and medical patients
- Monitor, assess, and respond to changes in patient conditions promptly
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans
- Accurately document patient care and progress in Cerner EHR
- Float to medical, telemetry, and neonatal units as needed
- Maintain a safe, compassionate, and patient-centered clinical environment
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:
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We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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