Job Description
Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in North Chesterfield, Virginia.
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 North Chesterfield, VA\n
\n Advance your nursing career as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel assignment in North Chesterfield, Virginia (zip code 23235). This 13-week travel nursing job offers the chance to work in a state-of-the-art Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) within a supportive healthcare team, serving cardiac stepdown patients in the Richmond metropolitan area. Join us and deliver exceptional patient care in one of Virginia's top healthcare jobs!\n
\n\nTravel Nursing Job Details\n
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- Assignment Type: Travel Nursing – Cardiac Stepdown RN\n
- Location: North Chesterfield, VA (23235) – Richmond area\n
- Unit: Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) – Cardiac Stepdown\n
- Start Date: January 5, 2026\n
- End Date: April 6, 2026\n
- Duration: 13 weeks\n
- Shift: 12 Hour Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)\n
- Hours per Week: 36\n
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend\n
- Dress Code: All navy scrubs\n
- Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1,780 - $1,910 per week\n
\n\nRegistered Nurse Qualifications\n
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- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Virginia or compact state\n
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) and BLS (Basic Life Support) certifications\n
- Minimum 1 year of recent experience in cardiac stepdown, IMCU, or acute care nursing jobs\n
- Proficiency in drip titration (Diltiazem, Nitro, Heparin)\n
- Basic cardiac rhythm recognition skills\n
- Strong teamwork and flexibility with nursing shifts\n
\n\nCardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities\n
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- Deliver high-quality nursing care to cardiac stepdown patients in a 21-bed IMCU\n
- Monitor patients using bedside monitors, EKG, and perform lab draws\n
- Perform bladder scanning, bedside thoracentesis/paracentesis, blood product administration, straight cath, Foley insertion, removal, and care (including CBI)\n
- Care for and remove central lines; manage BiPap and High Flow O2\n
- Float to Med/Surg Telemetry nursing units as needed\n
- Document patient care using MediTech EMR\n
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team in a fast-paced environment\n
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Apply now to join our healthcare team in North Chesterfield, VA and take the next step in your travel nursing career!
Benefits
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:www.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 #426796. 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.
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Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus