Cardiac Stepdown | RN in Phoenix, AZ

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs - Night Shift, Phoenix, AZ Advance your nursing career as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) in Phoenix, AZ 85008! Join a leading healthcare team in a critical care stepdown unit, providing expert clinical support to cardiac patients. This travel nursing job offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment while enjoying the vibrant city life and year-round sunshine of Phoenix, Arizona. Compensation • Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $2000-$2050 Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Details • Location: Phoenix, AZ 85008 (Arizona nursing jobs) • Healthcare Setting: Critical Care Stepdown Unit • Assignment Type: Travel Nurse Contract • Start Date: December 15, 2025 • End Date: March 16, 2026 • Contract Duration: 13 weeks • Shift: Night Shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:00) • Hours per Week: 36 • Patient Ratio: 1:4 (Days, Nights, Weekends) • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend • Floating: Yes, within nursing scope • Orientation: 12 hours Registered Nurse Qualifications • Minimum 2 years of recent experience in Cardiac Stepdown, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), or similar clinical setting • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Arizona or compact state) • Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS • Epic charting experience • Experience in MS/Tele, Telemetry, Cardiac Telemetry, PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown • Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted) • First-time travel nurses welcome! Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities • Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias • Provide feeding tube care and management • Pre/Post hemodialysis management and renal failure care • Initiate IVs, manage peripheral and central lines, and PICC line care • Administer heparin protocols and manage cardiac/vasoactive drips (no titration) • Provide PCA and procedural sedation administration • Care for surgical drains, ventilated patients, tracheostomies, and chest tubes • Utilize external CPAP/BIPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and interpret ABGs • Perform non-invasive airway management and wound care/wound vac • Follow isolation precautions and infection control protocols • Float to other nursing units within scope as needed • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, and Social Services Take the next step in your nursing career with this rewarding Cardiac Stepdown RN job in Phoenix, Arizona. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a difference in patient care! 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 . 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.