Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
24 days ago
Amarillo
Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Amarillo, Texas. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 11/17/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours \n Advance your nursing career with a high-demand Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Amarillo, TX (zip code 79106). This travel nursing job offers competitive pay, professional growth, and the chance to join a leading healthcare team in the heart of the Texas Panhandle. Amarillo is known for its welcoming community, affordable living, and access to scenic attractions—making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking rewarding Texas nursing jobs.\n \n\nCardiac Stepdown RN Job Details\n\n • Job Title: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Assignment\n, • Location: Amarillo, TX 79106 (Texas Panhandle)\n, • Assignment Type: Travel Nursing, On-Site\n, • Start Date: November 10, 2025\n, • End Date: February 9, 2026\n, • Contract Duration: 13 weeks\n, • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1620 - $1660\n, • Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), 3 shifts per week\n, • Hours per Week: 36\n, • Openings: 3 Cardiac Stepdown RN positions available\n, • Unit: Intermediate Care (Med/Surg and Cardiac Stepdown patients)\n, • Unit Size: 24 beds, average daily census 12-14\n, • Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4 to 1:6\n\n\nRegistered Nurse Qualifications\n\n, • Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in Cardiac Stepdown, Intermediate Care, PCU, or acute care nursing\n, • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas or compact state (required for Texas nursing jobs)\n, • Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS\n, • Recent Epic EMR experience (within last 6 months)\n, • Proficient in telemetry, dysrhythmia interpretation, rapid response/code team participation, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, cardiac drips (no titration), oxygen therapy, non-invasive airway management, and isolation precautions\n, • Must reside at least 50 miles from Amarillo facility (no local candidates)\n, • Willingness to float to units of equal or lower acuity as needed\n, • Available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays if required\n, • Previous charge nurse experience preferred\n, • Travel nursing experience preferred but not required\n\n\nCardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities\n\n, • Deliver safe, compassionate, and effective nursing care to adult cardiac stepdown and intermediate care patients\n, • Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions and progress using Epic EMR\n, • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and social services\n, • Administer medications and manage cardiac drips (no titration)\n, • Interpret and respond to cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmias\n, • Participate in rapid response and code blue situations\n, • Educate and support patients and their families throughout the care process\n 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 #420547. 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