Posted 09/28/2026 · Job #523377
Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Birmingham, Alabama
Job Description
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Birmingham, Alabama
Join a dedicated cardiac stepdown nursing team in Birmingham, Alabama, as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) providing high-quality care to patients requiring close monitoring and progressive cardiac support. This on-site travel nursing job offers a 13-week night-shift assignment, a collaborative progressive care environment, and a strong 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio. Birmingham’s 35243 area provides convenient access to dining, shopping, parks, and the city’s vibrant cultural and outdoor attractions.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown and Progressive Care
- Role: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
- Location: Birmingham, Alabama
- Setting: On-site cardiac stepdown unit
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,500-$1,580
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Hours: 36 hours per week, typically three shifts per week
- Start Date: September 8, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending December 8, 2026
- Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure eligible for practice in Alabama
- At least 2 years of recent stepdown, cardiac, progressive care, or closely related acute-care nursing experience
- Current BLS certification
- Current ACLS certification
- Required certifications must be active and in hand at the time of submission
- Ability to work scheduled 12-hour night shifts in an on-site clinical environment
- Travel nursing eligibility requirement: permanent residence must be more than 50 miles from the assignment location
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to patients in a cardiac stepdown and progressive care setting
- Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, clinical status, and response to treatment
- Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly escalate concerns to the appropriate provider
- Administer medications and therapies in accordance with orders, policies, and evidence-based nursing practice
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate individualized treatment plans
- Complete accurate patient assessments, documentation, care planning, and health education
- Support safe transitions of care and promote positive clinical outcomes
Apply now to join our healthcare team and pursue this cardiac stepdown travel nursing opportunity in Birmingham, Alabama.
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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