Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $1,934 per week

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Columbia, South Carolina. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown Discipline: RN Start Date: 04/06/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Stepdown / IICU - Night Shift - Columbia, SC (29203) Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN - Night Shift in Columbia, SC (29203). 13-week critical care contract in an Intermediate Intensive Care Unit (IICU) caring for telemetry and stepdown patients. Join our healthcare team today and advance your travel nursing career. Join an exceptional team as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) in Columbia, South Carolina! This 13-week travel nurse contract offers an opportunity to work nights in a dynamic IICU/Surgical Stepdown unit treating adult trauma, medical, surgical, and neurology patients. Columbia is a vibrant city with a welcoming community, rich history, and outdoor recreation—ideal for travel nursing jobs in South Carolina. Job Details Location: Columbia, SC (zip 29203) — Travel Nurse opportunity / South Carolina nursing job Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 6, 2026 - July 6, 2026) Shift: Night shift, 3 x 12-hour shifts per week (19:00 - 07:30) Hours per Week: 36 Estimated Weekly Salary: $1,770-$1,870 Unit: Surgical Stepdown / Intermediate Intensive Care (IICU) — telemetry RN / cardiac stepdown nurse Patient Ratio: 1:3 Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule period Employment Type: Travel Contract (travel nursing job) Required Qualifications Minimum 2 years recent RN experience in ICU, IICU, PCU, DOU, IMC, or Stepdown settings (critical care RN / telemetry experience) At least 1 completed travel assignment required; first-time travelers must have 3 years of specialty experience Active South Carolina RN license or compact multistate RN license (no pending licenses accepted) Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required Minimum 1 year EPIC EMR (EPIC charting) experience required Flu vaccine required (no exemptions) Demonstrated competency with cardiac monitoring, telemetry interpretation, and vasoactive medication management Key Responsibilities Provide high-quality, patient-centered care to adult patients with cardiac, trauma, medical, surgical, and neurology diagnoses Continuously monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and telemetry, including arrhythmia recognition Manage and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips per protocol (critical care medication management) Care for ventilated patients and perform ventilator management and medication administration for critically ill adults Respond to emergencies, participate in rapid response and code situations, and implement evidence-based critical care interventions Safely use specialty equipment such as Hercules patient repositioners, ceiling lifts, and Airtaps Float to other units or campuses as needed based on documented competencies (flexible travel nurse role) Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV therapy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, and social services Document all patient care accurately in EPIC EMR and maintain timely charting Why This Travel Nursing Job? Gain valuable critical care and telemetry experience in an Intermediate ICU / stepdown setting Work in a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth in travel nursing Experience Columbia, SC — a great location for travel nurses interested in culture, parks, and a vibrant downtown Ready to take the next step in your travel nursing career? Apply now to be considered for this Cardiac Stepdown RN travel contract in Columbia, SC. Submit your resume and licensing information to join our healthcare team today! Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision 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 466904. 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 - PH Division 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.5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386