Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $1,769 per week
1 day ago
Amarillo
GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Amarillo, Texas. • Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 12/22/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours Advance your nursing career with a high-demand Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) position in Amarillo, Texas (zip code 79106). This 13-week travel nursing contract offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art intermediate care unit, caring for both med/surg and cardiac stepdown patients. Amarillo is a top destination for Texas nursing jobs, known for its welcoming community, affordable cost of living, and stunning sunsets—making it ideal for travel healthcare professionals seeking professional growth and a vibrant lifestyle. • Location: Amarillo, TX 79106 (Texas healthcare jobs), • Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse Contract, • Unit: Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care (6C), • Start Date: November 10, 2025, • End Date: February 9, 2026, • Contract Length: 13 weeks, • Shift: Night Shift, 12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30), • Hours per Week: 36 or 48 (3x12 or 4x12 hour night shifts available), • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1620 - $1660, • Patient Ratios: 1:4 to 1:6, • Unit Size: 24 beds, • Orientation: 24 hours onsite, • Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in cardiac stepdown, intermediate care, or med/surg settings, • Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas or compact state (Texas RN jobs), • Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (American Heart Association preferred), • Recent Epic EMR experience (within the last 6 months) required, • Clinical skills: telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, rapid response/code team participation, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, cardiac drip management (no titration), oxygen therapy, and non-invasive airway management, • Must reside at least 50 miles from Amarillo, TX (no local candidates), • Willingness to float to units of equal or lower acuity as needed, • Availability to work 2 out of 3 major holidays if required, • Previous charge nurse experience preferred, • Provide high-quality nursing care to adult patients in a cardiac stepdown/intermediate care environment, • Monitor and manage cardiac and med/surg patients, including telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation, • Administer medications, blood products, and manage cardiac drips (no titration), • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams such as physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy, • Document patient care accurately and efficiently using Epic EMR, • Adhere to infection control protocols and isolation precautions, • Participate in rapid response and code blue situations as needed 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 #420565. 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 For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to 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 consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.