Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - per week
Description:
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 01/14/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – 13-Week Travel Nursing Assignment in Tupelo, Mississippi
Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel RN job in Tupelo, MS! We are seeking an experienced Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse for a 13-week healthcare contract at a Level 2 trauma hospital. Join our healthcare team and provide expert cardiac care in a supportive, modern facility located in the heart of Mississippi. Tupelo offers a welcoming community, rich music history, and scenic parks—making it an ideal destination for travel nurses seeking new opportunities.
Travel Nursing Job Details
Location: Tupelo, MS 38801 (Mississippi nursing jobs)
Unit: Cardiac Stepdown Unit (16 beds)
Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: January 14, 2026 – End: April 12, 2026)
Shift: 12-hour days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 36
Schedule: 3-1-3 or 6 on/8 off (provided at contract start)
Estimated Weekly Salary: $1780 - $1910
Floating: Required to float to other stepdown units as needed
Weekend & Holiday: Must work Christmas Eve or Christmas Day and New Year's Eve or New Year's Day
EMR: Epic
Registered Nurse Qualifications
Active Mississippi RN license (Registered Nurse)
BLS and ACLS certifications required
NIHSS certification required
Minimum 1 year of recent cardiac stepdown or stepdown RN experience
Ability to pass Basic and Advanced Dysrhythmia (rhythm strip) tests with 80% or higher
Full scheduling flexibility (no block or self-scheduling)
Cannot have worked perm or per diem at NMMC in the past 12 months
Willingness to float to units within competency
Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality nursing care to cardiac stepdown patients
Monitor, assess, and interpret cardiac rhythms and manage dysrhythmias
Administer medications and prescribed treatments
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes
Document patient care accurately using Epic EMR
Float to other stepdown units as needed
Comply with hospital policies, including mask requirements for unvaccinated staff
Participate in orientation and ongoing clinical training
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: Equal Opportunity
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GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID #432995. 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
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