Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown

Discipline: RN

Start Date: 01/05/2026

Duration: 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours

Employment Type: Travel

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Uniontown, Pennsylvania

Advance your nursing career as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) with this travel assignment in Uniontown, PA (zip code 15401). Join a leading healthcare team in a modern, 28-bed intermediate cardiac care unit, offering top-tier clinical support and block scheduling. Uniontown, located in the scenic Laurel Highlands, is ideal for healthcare professionals seeking Pennsylvania nursing jobs with access to outdoor recreation and a welcoming community.

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Details

Location: Uniontown, PA 15401 (Laurel Highlands region)

Healthcare Setting: 3W Stepdown (IMCU- Telemetry/Stepdown)

Contract Length: 13 weeks (Start: 11/24/2025 – End: 2/23/2026)

Nursing Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), 3 shifts per week

Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Weekend/Holiday: Every other weekend & one winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's)

Employment Type: Travel Nursing

Estimated Weekly Pay: $1860–$2000

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active RN license (Pennsylvania or compact state; willing to wait for license submission)

Minimum 1 year of recent acute care experience (Stepdown, Telemetry, or Cardiac nursing preferred)

BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification

NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification

Proficient in reading and interpreting cardiac monitor strips

Skilled in titrating cardiac drips (Cardizem, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Heparin)

Experience with Bipap, Cpap, and High Flow oxygen therapies

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

Deliver direct nursing care to patients with cardiac conditions, dysrhythmias, strokes (CVAs), and those transferred from ICU

Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms; serve as central monitor station for the hospital

Titrate cardiac drips and manage advanced oxygen therapies

Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams

Document patient care using EPIC EMR system

Float to ICU as needed to provide clinical support

Participate in floor-specific orientation (2 shifts with a preceptor)

Comply with hospital policies, including scrub color (navy blue)

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 #435802. 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 GHR Healthcare

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uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

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