GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Rochester, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Rochester, NY

Advance your nursing career as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) with a rewarding travel assignment in Rochester, NY (zip code 14642). Join a leading healthcare team in a fast-paced Observation unit, providing specialized cardiac care and telemetry monitoring to a diverse adult patient population. Experience the vibrant Rochester healthcare community, renowned cultural attractions, and the scenic Finger Lakes region while making a difference in patient outcomes.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Rochester, NY 14642 (New York healthcare jobs)
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Unit: Cardiac Stepdown / Observation (Telemetry Nursing)
• Start Date: January 5, 2026
• End Date: April 4, 2026
• Duration: 13-week contract
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Shift: 12-hour shifts (Days, Evenings, Nights; Rotating schedules; On Call, Call Back, Charge, Holidays, Weekends as needed)
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2130 - $2190

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in New York State
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg nursing experience
• Recent telemetry nursing experience required
• BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• ACLS certification (American Heart Association)
• NIHSS certification preferred

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult patients in the Cardiac Stepdown and Observation unit
• Monitor and assess patients requiring cardiac observation and telemetry monitoring
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to determine patient disposition (admission or safe discharge)
• Manage a fast-paced clinical environment with 20-27 patient turnovers per day
• Provide care for both short-stay and full admission patients
• Participate in rotating shifts, including on-call and holiday coverage as needed

Apply now to join our dedicated Rochester, NY healthcare team as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

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 #437625. 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

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