Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN - $1,944 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Arlington, Virginia. The position is for a Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN, also known as cardiac stepdown, medical stepdown, neuro stepdown, surgical stepdown, or ER holding. The assignment is 13 weeks, 36 hours per week, 12‑hour night shifts.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean and stoop without difficulty.
• Lift up to 20 pounds routinely; patient moving/lifting may require up to 50 pounds.
• Cope with stress in a fast‑paced environment and relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Requirements

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• 1‑2 years of recent acute care experience (Progressive Care Unit/step‑down preferred).
• Ability to obtain any additional certifications required before assignment.

Skills

• Strong cardiac monitoring and interpretation skills.
• Proficiency with IV therapy, catheter insertion, dressing changes.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Physical stamina for prolonged standing, walking, bending, and lifting.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Schedule

• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36 hours
• Shift: 12‑hour nights