Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,190 per week

Job Summary

Step Down Unit Registered Nurse (RN) Night Shifts from 09/21/2026 to 12/21/2026. This position involves providing care to higher acuity neuroscience patients in a dedicated neuro step-down and epilepsy monitoring unit. The RN will care for patients with strokes, seizures, craniotomies, TPA administration, and other neurological conditions, following established protocols and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Schedule

• Nights: 3, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Minimum of 36 hours per week
• Schedule allows for three consecutive shifts, but flexibility is preferred

Required Qualifications

• Valid BLS certification
• NIHSS certification required at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of neuroscience or step-down ICU experience
• Licensure to practice as a registered nurse in the state

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with neuro patients including stroke, TPA, seizures, EVDs
• Experience with titrating titratable drips such as Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, dopamine, Nipride, Ketamine, Lasix, Bumex, Insulin
• ACLS certification preferred

Additional Information

• All RN candidates must have strong neuro experience and NIHSS certification
• Previous experience in a high-acuity neuroscience environment is preferred
• Unit expects nurses to be familiar with monitoring and managing neurological patients, including treatment protocols and titration of certain medications
• Unit maintains a 1:3 nurse to patient ratio for Stepdown and 1:5-6 for EMU patients
• RT support is available 24/7 with floor vents managed by RT and physicians; RN's are not required to have vent experience
• Telemetry monitors are on site but RN's do not need to read strips
• Unit operates on a COVID vaccination policy with fully vaccinated status preferred

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits