Travel Nurse

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in San Marcos, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown | Travel Nurse — San Marcos, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown | Travel Nurse — San Marcos, TX. Night shift, 13-week travel nursing assignment; TX RN or compact license required. Join a dynamic healthcare team caring for cardiac and telemetry patients in scenic San Marcos, Texas (78666).

Job Details

• Position Type: Travel Nurse, Full Time (Travel assignment)
• Location: On-site in San Marcos, TX (Zip: 78666) — San Marcos healthcare jobs / Texas nursing jobs
• Unit: Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry
• Shift: 12 Hour Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Start Date: March 30, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (with potential to extend)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1460-$1540/week

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas or compact state
• Current BLS certification (AHA only)
• Current ACLS certification (AHA only)
• At least 1 year of clinical experience in Cardiac Stepdown, Telemetry, or similar cardiac/medical-surgical specialty
• Experience with telemetry/cardiac monitoring and basic ECG rhythm interpretation preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Must complete New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire
• Successful completion of competency validation and annual requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in the Cardiac Stepdown unit using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation
• Perform continuous cardiac/telemetry monitoring, recognize dysrhythmias, and escalate care per protocol
• Administer medications and treatments according to protocol; monitor for side effects and therapeutic effectiveness
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the medical record
• Assess patient and family learning needs and provide tailored education on diagnosis, medications, and discharge planning
• Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families with compassionate, patient-centered care
• Delegate tasks appropriately and collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to ensure safe, coordinated care
• Participate in ongoing competency assessments, skills validation, and quality improvement initiatives

Why Join Our Team

• Opportunity to advance your cardiac nursing and telemetry skills as a travel nurse in San Marcos, TX
• Work in a welcoming community with a scenic river, vibrant downtown, and easy access to Austin and San Antonio
• Travel nursing opportunities with professional development and network growth in Texas nursing jobs

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) — travel nursing positions in San Marcos, TX fill quickly. Join our healthcare team today!

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #466442. 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

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