RN Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care
Nashville, TN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Stepdown position in Nashville, TN, requiring AHA BLS and ACLS certifications and at least 1 year of experience.

Details

• Work in a 23-bed Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care Unit
• Patient population includes adults ages 18–60+ with heart diagnoses, including sheath management and external pacemaker experience
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 4–5:1 based on patient acuity
• Staffing team includes RNs, LPNs, PCTs, and Nurse Interns; RNs assume full responsibility for their patient team
• Night shift: 18:45–07:15
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license in Tennessee or a valid Compact RN license
• Current AHA BLS and AHA ACLS certifications required
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required (Group A updated yearly; Groups B–F updated every 2 years)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Successful completion of a proctored cardiac rhythm test required
• Must possess a US Social Security Number and provide a valid US home address
• 2 professional references required for consideration
• Copy of Driver's License required for consideration
• Full Social Security Number and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care to cardiac stepdown patients, including those requiring sheath management and external pacemaker monitoring
• Local candidates are welcome to apply; however, candidates residing within the facility's radius may be subject to a reduced pay rate
• COVID-19 vaccination is not required for this position