Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown

Company: GHR Healthcare
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: March 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in San Marcos, Texas. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 03/30/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours - Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown | Travel Nurse — San Marcos, TX/n /n Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown | Travel Nurse — San Marcos, TX. Night shift, 13-week travel nursing assignment; TX RN or compact license required. Join a dynamic healthcare team caring for cardiac and telemetry patients in scenic San Marcos, Texas (78666)./n /n/nJob Details/n /n - Position Type: Travel Nurse, Full Time (Travel assignment)/n - Location: On-site in San Marcos, TX (Zip: 78666) — San Marcos healthcare jobs / Texas nursing jobs/n - Unit: Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry/n - Shift: 12 Hour Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)/n - Start Date: March 30, 2026/n - Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (with potential to extend)/n - Hours per Week: 36/n - Estimated Weekly Salary: $1460-$1540/week/n /n/nJob Requirements/n /n - Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas or compact state/n - Current BLS certification (AHA only)/n - Current ACLS certification (AHA only)/n - At least 1 year of clinical experience in Cardiac Stepdown, Telemetry, or similar cardiac/medical-surgical specialty/n - Experience with telemetry/cardiac monitoring and basic ECG rhythm interpretation preferred/n - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred/n - Must complete New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire/n - Successful completion of competency validation and annual requirements/n /n/nResponsibilities/n /n - Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in the Cardiac Stepdown unit using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation/n - Perform continuous cardiac/telemetry monitoring, recognize dysrhythmias, and escalate care per protocol/n - Administer medications and treatments according to protocol; monitor for side effects and therapeutic effectiveness/n - Document patient history, symptoms, medications, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the medical record/n - Assess patient and family learning needs and provide tailored education on diagnosis, medications, and discharge planning/n - Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families with compassionate, patient-centered care/n - Delegate tasks appropriately and collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure safe, coordinated care/n - Participate in ongoing competency assessments, skills validation, and quality improvement initiatives/n /n/nWhy Join Our Team/n /n - Opportunity to advance your cardiac nursing and telemetry skills as a travel nurse in San Marcos, TX/n - Work in a welcoming community with a scenic river, vibrant downtown, and easy access to Austin and San Antonio/n - Travel nursing opportunities with professional development and network growth in Texas nursing jobs/n /n/n Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) — travel nursing positions in San Marcos, TX fill quickly. 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. GHR Healthcare Job ID 466442. 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 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.

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