Cardiac Stepdown PCU RN
Washington, DC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Stepdown/Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring a minimum of 2 years of cardiac telemetry experience and an active DC RN license.

Details

• 48-bed cardiac-focused stepdown unit within a hospital setting, including 4 pulmonary care beds and 10 cardiac surgery beds (travelers not required to accept cardiac surgery assignments)
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• Patient population includes CHF, NSTEMI, arrhythmias, and vascular surgery diagnoses
• Frequent IV drip management includes Heparin, Milrinone, Lasix, and Bumex
• Charting performed in Cerner EMR

Requirements

• Active RN license in the District of Columbia (DC) required — no pending licenses accepted
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) — AHA-issued certifications only
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac telemetry RN experience in a U.S. hospital required
• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program required
• BSN highly desired
• Cerner EMR experience required
• U.S. Social Security Number required for consideration
• Two manager or supervisor references preferred, verifying experience within the past 12 months, with at least one from the most recent employer
• Date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 25 miles from the facility to be eligible for this travel position
• CPI certification is mandated for this position — confirm availability of facility-based training with your recruiter
• 13-week contract