Posted 09/19/2026 · Job #510156
Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse | 8–Week Travel – Pikeville, Kentucky
Job Description
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Assignment in Pikeville, Kentucky
Travel RN opportunity in Pikeville, KY: provide expert cardiac stepdown nursing care for adult patients recovering from CABG and interventional cardiac procedures.
Join a dynamic cardiac stepdown team in Pikeville, Kentucky, where you’ll provide hands-on care for adult patients recovering from CABG and interventional cardiac procedures. This 8-week travel nursing assignment offers the chance to put your telemetry, cardiac monitoring, and acute care skills to work in a supportive, fast-paced environment while enjoying the scenic beauty and welcoming atmosphere of eastern Kentucky’s Appalachian foothills.
Job Details
- Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown RN
- Location: Pikeville, KY 41501
- Assignment Length: 8 weeks
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts
- Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800-$1,890
- Employment Type: Travel RN
- Location Keyword: Pikeville, Kentucky nursing jobs
Job Requirements
- Active RN license in the appropriate state
- At least 1 year of recent cardiac, stepdown, telemetry, or acute care nursing experience
- Cardiac RN certification preferred
- Strong cardiac monitoring and patient assessment skills
- Experience caring for pre- and post-CABG patients
- Experience with interventional cardiac procedures and related post-procedure care
- Ability to safely manage cardiac drips, titration, and specialized therapies
- Comfort with central lines, IV therapy, and infusion support
Responsibilities
- Assess and reassess adult patients while applying the nursing process
- Monitor cardiac status and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
- Provide care for patients before and after CABG and interventional cardiac procedures
- Maintain and remove sheaths and support specialized cardiac interventions as directed
- Administer and titrate medications and drips safely and accurately
- Perform chest tube care, central line care, IV therapy, and infusion therapy
- Support sedation, pain management, and patient education throughout recovery
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced cardiac stepdown unit
Apply now to join this rewarding cardiac stepdown travel nursing assignment in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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