Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,146 per week (11/3/2025)

Company: Planet Healthcare
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: November 3, 2025

Job Description:

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Norfolk, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 11/17/2025 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, nights - Employment Type: Travel Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – Norfolk, VA Advance your nursing career with a high-demand travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) job in Norfolk, Virginia (zip code 23507). Join a leading healthcare team in a modern Cardiac Care Unit, delivering specialized cardiac nursing care to patients recovering from heart surgeries and acute cardiac events. Discover rewarding healthcare jobs in Norfolk, VA—a vibrant coastal city known for its scenic waterfront, thriving arts scene, and welcoming community. Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Details - Job Title: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Assignment - Location: Norfolk, VA 23507 (Virginia nursing jobs) - Unit: Cardiac Care Unit (Stepdown/Telemetry) - Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown Nursing - Assignment Type: 13-week travel contract - Start Date: November 17, 2025 - End Date: February 14, 2026 - Hours per Week: 36 (12-hour night shifts) Registered Nurse Qualifications - Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia or compact state (Virginia RN jobs) - Minimum 1 year of recent experience in cardiac stepdown, CVICU, telemetry, or acute care nursing - BLS certification (AHA required) - Strong clinical assessment, cardiac monitoring, and critical thinking skills - Excellent communication and teamwork abilities Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities - Provide high-quality nursing care to cardiac stepdown patients recovering from heart surgeries, cardiac procedures, or acute cardiac events - Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and patient status in a stepdown/telemetry setting - Administer cardiac medications, manage IVs, and perform complex clinical assessments - Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized cardiac care plans - Educate patients and families on cardiac conditions, recovery, and ongoing heart health maintenance - Document patient care and progress accurately in electronic medical records (EMR) Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a difference in cardiac nursing care in Norfolk, Virginia! Explore top travel nursing jobs and advance your career today. Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision About GHR For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions. We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded. We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com. 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. Planet Healthcare Job ID 410903. 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 Planet Healthcare Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today. Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare. Our Methodology Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon. CLEVELAND | CHICAGO | RALEIGH | BOSTON | PHOENIX Benefits - Medical benefits - Vision benefits - Dental benefits - 401k retirement plan - Weekly pay - Referral bonus

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