Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,137 per week
Pikeville, KY, 41501, USA
- Healthcare
- Travel Nurse
- Cardiac Stepdown
- RN
This position is for a Travel Nurse RN specializing in Cardiac Stepdown care, offering an 8-week assignment with 36 hours per week during night shifts in Pikeville, Kentucky. The role involves managing cardiac patients with a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 4:1 to 6:1, utilizing systems such as EPIC and PYXIS. Certifications required include BLS, NIHSS, and preferably ACLS, with experience preferred in handling cath lab recovery and post-open heart patients.
The Good Life MedStaff is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Pikeville, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/29/2025
- Duration: 8 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
The ratio on that unit is usually 6:1, but can be as low as 4:1 depending on diagnosis and condition.
EMR / Charting System: EPIC
Medication System: PYXIS
Scrubs Color required for each unit: BLACK
Certifications required for each unit: BLS and NIHSS and ACLS (preferred)
# of Beds on each Unit (# of rooms in OR): 39 CTVU and 21 6e
What type of cases in your OR: NA
Call Requirements for each unit: NA
Weekend Requirements: every other weekend
Additional Experience / Requirements Preferred for each unit: experience with recovering cath lab patients, titratable drips, post open heart patients.
Why should a traveler choose an assignment with you? (attractions in area, hospital amenities, what sets you apart?): We are flexible with scheduling. Our work environment is a family environment. We all help each other even flo and myself go out to the floors and help.
The Good Life MedStaff Job ID #35144260. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Cardiac Stepdown,19:00:00-07:00:00
About The Good Life MedStaffWe are a Travel Nursing Agency, connecting compassionate caregivers, who love adventure, with amazing opportunities. We want to bring you to The Good Life! Connecting, Caring, and Competing for the best opportunities to help you reach your goals!
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus




