Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Petoskey, Michigan.

• Specialty:
  Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/30/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – CVU / Progressive Care Unit – Petoskey, MI

Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN – Petoskey, MI | 12-hour nights, 36 guaranteed hours/week at a Top 50 Heart Hospital. Apply now for this 8-week travel nursing assignment.

Advance your nursing career in Petoskey, Michigan as a Cardiac Stepdown RN on a nationally recognized Cardiovascular Unit (CVU). This progressive care / telemetry nursing job offers clinical growth, participation in research initiatives, and the chance to work at a Top 50 heart hospital while enjoying Northern Michigan's Lake Michigan shoreline and outdoor lifestyle. Ideal for travel nurses and Michigan cardiac nurses seeking short-term contracts.

• Position: Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – CVU / Progressive Care Unit (Telemetry Nurse)
• Location: Petoskey, MI 49770 (On-site) — Petoskey nursing jobs / Michigan travel nurse jobs
• Assignment Type: Travel contract
• Contract Length: 8 weeks (March 30, 2026 – May 25, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Hours: 36 guaranteed hours/week
• Openings: 2 positions available
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-Call: Possible
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,160 – $2,270

• Minimum 1 year recent Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit RN experience (required)
• Proficiency in cardiac care, telemetry monitoring, and EKG/ECG interpretation (required)
• Willingness to work as a travel nurse (required)
• Willingness to float to comparable units (required)
• Active Michigan RN license (LARA and Nursys verification required)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA required)
• Completion of RN specialty skills checklist within the last year (required)
• Adherence to a strict attendance/tardiness policy

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to cardiac and progressive care patients, including post-PTCA, stents, TAVR, Mitra Clip, bi-ventricular pacemakers, and post–open heart surgery patients.
• Act as an experienced telemetry nurse: continuously monitor and interpret telemetry/EKG rhythms and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and the multidisciplinary CVU team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Administer medications, perform comprehensive assessments, and document care accurately in the EMR.
• Provide patient and family education on cardiac conditions, procedures, discharge planning, and recovery expectations.
• Participate in national clinical trials and research initiatives as part of the Cardiovascular Unit when applicable.
• Float to comparable units as needed to support patient care and staffing requirements.

Petoskey, MI is celebrated for its scenic Lake Michigan shoreline, outdoor recreation, and a friendly community—an excellent location for travel nurses and cardiac RNs seeking Michigan travel nurse jobs or Petoskey nursing opportunities. This assignment combines clinical excellence with a high quality of life and opportunities for professional development in cardiac nursing.

• Apply now to join a top-performing heart hospital as a Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN in Petoskey, MI.
• Submit your resume, current licenses/certifications, and available start date for consideration.
• Questions? Contact our travel nurse recruitment team to learn more about this cardiac nursing job and other Michigan travel nurse opportunities.

Join our healthcare team today and make a difference in the lives of cardiac patients while enjoying an exceptional travel nursing experience in Northern Michigan.

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GHR Healthcare Job . 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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