Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment in Jackson, Tennessee

Join a dynamic neuro/surgical telemetry team in Jackson, TN, and provide high-quality patient care on a busy Cardiac Stepdown unit. This travel nursing job is a great fit for a compassionate Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced acute care environment, enjoys interdisciplinary collaboration, and wants to build valuable travel RN experience.

Job Details

• Location: Jackson, Tennessee - a welcoming West Tennessee community with convenient access to local dining, shopping, and a strong hometown feel
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Unit Type: Neuro/Surgical Telemetry Stepdown
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Charting System: Epic
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Patient Ratio: 4-5 patients per nurse
• Openings: 1

Job Requirements

• Active Tennessee RN license or compact RN license
• At least 1 year of MS/Tele, telemetry, or stepdown nursing experience required
• Recent Epic EMR experience within the last 12 months
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Experience caring for neuro, cardiac telemetry, or stepdown patients preferred
• Ability to float to other MS/Tele units or low-acuity ICU areas as needed
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate patient care to neuro and surgical telemetry patients on a stepdown unit
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, neurological status, and overall patient condition
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards and hospital protocols
• Respond to changes in patient condition and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure timely intervention
• Document nursing care accurately and efficiently in Epic
• Support patients and families through education, reassurance, and professional communication
• Float to comparable units when needed to support patient care
• Contribute to a team-focused environment built on quality, safety, and patient-centered care

Why Apply for This Travel RN Job?

• Competitive weekly pay for a 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Opportunity to gain experience in a busy neuro/surgical telemetry stepdown setting
• Work with an interdisciplinary healthcare team in a supportive environment
• Excellent opportunity for experienced med-surg tele and stepdown nurses seeking travel RN jobs in Tennessee

Apply now to take the next step in your healthcare career and join this Cardiac Stepdown travel nursing assignment in Jackson, Tennessee.

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.