Posted 09/12/2026 · Job #516930
Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Washington, District Of Columbia
Job Description
Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Job in Washington, DC
Bring your cardiac stepdown RN expertise to a fast-paced, high-acuity adult and geriatric unit in Washington, DC. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced nurse seeking Washington, DC nursing jobs in cardiac stepdown, intermediate care, PCU, or telemetry. Support patients recovering from cardiac and medical conditions while working alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team in one of the nation’s most vibrant cities.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / IMC Stepdown / Telemetry
- Location: Washington, DC 20010
- Start Date: October 12, 2026
- End Date: January 11, 2027
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
- Shifts Per Week: 3
- Schedule: Day and night rotation, every other weekend, holidays as needed
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730 – $1,820
- Orientation: 24 hours
- Setting: Adult cardiac stepdown / intermediate care unit
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license for Washington, DC; pending DC license may be accepted with proof of pending status at submission, but the license must be in hand before the start date
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications
- Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience required
- At least 1 previous travel nursing assignment required
- Experience in PCU, IMC, stepdown, or telemetry strongly preferred
- Experience managing dysrhythmias and caring for ventilated patients
- Cerner charting experience preferred
- Comfort working with adult and geriatric patient populations
- Flu vaccination required; COVID-19 vaccination not required
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care for cardiac stepdown and intermediate care patients
- Monitor telemetry and interpret dysrhythmias to support safe patient outcomes
- Care for patients with medical diagnoses and complex cardiac needs
- Support patients who may require ventilatory assistance and close clinical observation
- Collaborate with respiratory therapy, IV teams, pharmacy, physical therapy, and other support services
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the charting system
- Work rotating day and night shifts while maintaining strong communication with the care team
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a high-performing stepdown environment
Why You’ll Love This Travel Nursing Opportunity
This assignment combines clinical challenge with the excitement of working in Washington, DC. It is a great fit for an experienced cardiac stepdown RN who thrives in acute care, values teamwork, and is ready for a rewarding travel nurse experience in a dynamic urban setting.
Apply now to join this Washington, DC travel nursing opportunity and take the next step in your cardiac stepdown career.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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