Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown

Company: GHR Healthcare
Location: Hilo
Posted on: April 5, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Hilo, Hawaii. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 05/18/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours - Employment Type: Travel Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown | Hilo, HI (Big Island)/n /n Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown in Hilo, HI: 13-week travel nursing job; must have active RN license (or apply), BLS, and recent stepdown/med-surg experience./n /n /n Embark on a rewarding travel nursing opportunity in beautiful Hilo, Hawaii (96720)! Join a dedicated team at a leading medical facility, providing exceptional cardiac and telemetry nursing care in the Cardiac Stepdown unit. Experience the vibrant culture, lush landscapes, and warm community of Hilo while advancing your career as a travel nurse on Hawaii's Big Island./n /n/nQuick Job Details – Cardiac Stepdown RN (Travel Nursing)/n /n - Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 - $1,890/n - Location: Hilo, HI 96720 – Hilo, Hawaii (Big Island); local travel nursing job and Hawaii nursing opportunity/n - Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (May 18, 2026 – August 17, 2026)/n - Shift: 12-hour days (06:45 to 19:15), scheduled 36 hours/week following orientation/n - Employment Type: Travel RN, On-site clinical position/n - Orientation: Arrive Thursday before start for employee health appointment on Friday/n /n/nRequired Qualifications – Registered Nurse (RN), Cardiac/Telemetry/n /n - Active RN license in Hawaii required (must apply upon acceptance if not already licensed)/n - Minimum 2 years recent RN experience in a stepdown, medical-surgical, or cardiac/telemetry unit/n - BLS (American Heart Association) required/n - ACLS preferred; additional certifications (PALS, Procedural Sedation, TNCC, ENPC) a plus/n - Proof of immunity required (medical and religious exemptions not accepted)/n - Professional nursing attire – clean scrubs/n /n/nCore Responsibilities – Cardiac Stepdown Nurse (RN)/n /n - Deliver high-quality patient care in the Cardiac Stepdown (step-down/telemetry) unit; provide cardiac nursing and post-procedural monitoring/n - Float between Medical, Laulima, and Cardiovascular units as needed to support med-surg and specialty teams/n - Use Meditech EMR, Pyxis medication systems, wound vacs, and manage chest tubes/n - Perform nursing assessments, interventions, and procedures appropriate for stepdown and med-surg patients/n - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (cardiologists, surgeons, respiratory therapy, and case management) to optimize patient outcomes/n - Adapt to varying nurse-to-patient ratios (Medical: 1:6 days/eves, 1:8 nights; Laulima: 1:6; Cardiovascular: 1:4)/n - Participate in unit-specific training, orientation, and competency validation for telemetry and cardiac care/n /n/nWhy Join This Travel Nursing Job in Hilo, Hawaii?/n /n - Gain valuable cardiac and telemetry RN experience at a reputable Hawaii medical center/n - Work in a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth/n - Explore Hilo and the Big Island: beaches, hikes, cultural events, and tropical climate/n - Competitive weekly pay for travel nursing assignments in Hawaii/n /n/n Ready to apply? Join our healthcare team as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown in Hilo, HI. Apply now to secure this 13-week travel nursing assignment and advance your cardiac nursing career in Hawaii. 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. GHR Healthcare Job ID 472126. 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 About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.

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