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GQR Healthcare

Travel Stepdown Cardiac RN

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$1.9K - $2.0K/wk

Cardiac Stepdown * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/16/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, nights * Employment Type: Travel Contract - W2 Cardiac Stepdown (PCU/IMC ...

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Uniti Med

Travel Stepdown Cardiac RN

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

Uniti Med is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. & Requirements * Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/16/2026

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Zack Group

Travel Stepdown Cardiac RN

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$2.0K - $2.8K/wk

Cardiac Stepdown * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/16/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, nights * Employment Type: Travel Zack Group is currently seeking PCU/IMC ...

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AHS Staffing

Travel Stepdown Cardiac RN

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$2.0K/wk

Cardiac Stepdown * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/16/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, nights * Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse - PCU - Step Down - Travel ...

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Accede Solutions Inc.

RN - Cardiac Cath Lab

Asbury, IA · On-site

$2.3K - $3.2K/wk

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab Duration: 13 Weeks Start: 07/27/2025 Cardiac Cath Lab RN assists in diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. Monitors patients before, during, and after ...

TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel Cath Lab RN

Fort Dodge, IA · On-site

Cardiac Cath Lab * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/14/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 9 hours, days * Employment Type: Travel We're looking for Cardiac Cath Lab RNs for an ...

TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel Cath Lab RN

Des Moines, IA · On-site

Cardiac Cath Lab * Discipline: RN * Duration: 13 weeks * 40 hours per week * Shift: 10 hours, days * Employment Type: Travel We're looking for Cardiac Cath Lab RNs for an immediate travel nurse ...

TNAA TotalMed RN

Travel Cath Lab RN

Waterloo, IA · On-site

Cardiac Cath Lab * Discipline: RN * Duration: 13 weeks * 40 hours per week * Shift: 8 hours, days * Employment Type: Travel We're looking for Cardiac Cath Lab RNs for an immediate travel nurse ...

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How much do cardiac rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for cardiac rn in Iowa is $36.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.22 and $37.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Cardiac RN?

A Cardiac RN is a registered nurse who specializes in caring for patients with heart conditions. They monitor vital signs, administer medications, assist with procedures, and educate patients on heart health. Cardiac RNs work in hospitals, clinics, and cardiac care units, collaborating with cardiologists and other healthcare professionals. Their goal is to manage and improve cardiovascular health, prevent complications, and support recovery.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Cardiac RN?

As a Cardiac RN, your daily responsibilities likely include monitoring patients with heart conditions, administering medications and IV therapies, performing cardiac assessments, and interpreting telemetry or EKG data. You’ll collaborate closely with cardiologists, other nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans. Cardiac RNs also play a key role in patient education, helping individuals and their families understand treatment regimens and lifestyle modifications. The work environment is often fast-paced and can include critical care or step-down units, requiring you to prioritize and respond quickly to changes in patient status.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Cardiac RN position, and why are they important?

A Cardiac RN needs strong clinical assessment skills, specialized knowledge of cardiac conditions, and a valid RN license—often with ACLS certification. Familiarity with advanced cardiac monitoring equipment, ECG interpretation, and electronic health record (EHR) systems is crucial. Excellent communication, critical thinking, and the ability to remain calm under pressure help set top performers apart. These skills ensure safe, effective care for cardiac patients in high-stakes environments where rapid intervention can be life-saving.

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Infographic showing various Cardiac Rn job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 54% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 27% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,985 per year, or $36.5 per hour.

Travel Stepdown Cardiac RN

TNAA TotalMed RN

Cedar Rapids, IA • On-site

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TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Progressive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Cedar Rapids, IA. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.
As a PCU Travel Nurse, you will care for patients who require close monitoring and frequent assessment, but aren't unstable enough to need ICU care. Progressive Care Unit RNs will utilize computer equipment to monitor cardiac and other vital information, detecting any changes and thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations. Close observation is necessary as many PCU patients receive a significant amount of complex medications, sometimes through an intravenous line that may need to be adjusted or titrated. The PCU RN is sometimes also called a step-down nurse, and the PCU is also known as cardiac stepdown, medical stepdown, neuro stepdown, surgical stepdown and ER holding.
As a PCU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

  • Provide basic bedside care; stabilize critical cardiac patients.
  • Change dressings, insert catheters and start IVs.
  • Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
  • Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, and interpret and record electronic displays.
  • Initiate corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
PCU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Because of the fast-paced environment, Progressive Care Unit RNs must possess good skills for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Requirements*: BLS, ACLS, 2 Years
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Travel Job ID #1487490. 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: Progressive Care Unit - PCU RN - Travel Nurse

About TNAA TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.


TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits
  • Weekly pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Continuing Education
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Referral bonus
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Benefits start day 1
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About Travel Nurse Across America

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Travel Nurse Across America (TNAA) is a leading healthcare staffing firm headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas, USA. Their primary focus lies within the healthcare industry, specializing in providing travel nurses for medical facilities across the country. Founded in 1999, TNAA has thrived over the years by maintaining an unwavering dedication to quality service, reliability, and personalized care for both the clients and the teams they contract. Their mission is driven by their commitment to improve the lives of the patients they serve by ensuring they're provided with the most highly skilled, caring, and dedicated healthcare professionals.

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Recruiting and staffing services and health care and social assistance

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

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North Little Rock, AR, US

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