Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN - $2,450 per week

About the role

Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Travel Nurses care for patients who require close monitoring and frequent assessment but are not unstable enough for ICU care. They work in cardiac stepdown, medical stepdown, neuro stepdown, surgical stepdown, or ER holding units, utilizing computer equipment to monitor cardiac and other vital information, detect changes, and enable intervention for life‑threatening situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic bedside care and stabilize critical cardiac patients.
• Change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs.
• Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medication; report any adverse reactions.
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment, interpret and record electronic displays.
• Initiate corrective action when monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology.
• Stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty.
• Lift up to 20 pounds routinely; patient handling may require up to 50 pounds.
• Cope with stress in a fast‑paced environment and relate to patients of all ages and backgrounds.

Requirements

• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• 1‑2 years of recent acute care experience (minimum 2 years preferred)
• Additional certifications may be required before assignment

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

Pay

Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12‑hour nights