Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Plattsburgh, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown

Discipline: RN

Start Date: 12/15/2025

Duration: 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours

Employment Type: Travel

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Plattsburgh, NY

Advance your nursing career as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel assignment in Plattsburgh, NY. This healthcare job offers the chance to join a leading Progressive Care Unit (PCU), providing specialized cardiac care to adult patients with complex needs. Plattsburgh, located in upstate New York along Lake Champlain, is ideal for nurses seeking rewarding clinical experience and access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

Location: Plattsburgh, NY 12901 (New York healthcare jobs)

Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Cardiac Stepdown

Assignment Length: 16 weeks (option to extend up to 32 weeks)

Start Date: December 15, 2025

Shift: 12-hour night shifts

Hours per Week: 36

Employment Type: Travel RN job

Weekend/Holiday: Every other weekend and 2 out of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas/Christmas Eve, New Year's Day/Eve)

Floating: Required to float to appropriate units as part of the Resource Float team

Estimated Weekly Salary: $2100-$2250

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active NY RN license or proof of application (New York nursing jobs)

Minimum 1 year of recent clinical experience in cardiac stepdown or telemetry nursing

At least 1 year of specialty experience in Progressive Care/Stepdown

Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications

NIHSS certification (required prior to start)

Recent EPIC documentation experience (within past 2 years)

Ability to work every other weekend and adapt to unit scheduling

Reliable personal or rental transportation (no public transit available)

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

Provide high-quality nursing care to adult patients with acute cardiac and progressive care needs

Monitor and manage patients with acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, post-cardiac catheterization, and other complex cardiac diagnoses

Administer and titrate cardiac and insulin drips, perform EKGs, start IVs, and manage post-procedure care

Document patient care using EPIC and administer medications via MAK

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including respiratory and anesthesia support (available 24/7)

Float to other units as needed and participate in the Resource Float team

Maintain compliance with unit protocols, dress code (navy blue or white scrubs), and professional nursing standards

Participate in orientation (1-2 days) 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

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #434580. 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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