Cardiovascular Stepdown RN
Waco, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular Stepdown position requiring at least 2 years of experience and a TX or compact RN license, with night shift availability.

Details

• 30-bed cardiovascular stepdown unit in a hospital setting
• Patient population includes post-op CABG, AVR, MVR, AAA repair, lobectomy, and CEA patients, as well as NSTEMI, STEMI, ACS, sepsis, GIB, post-DKA, respiratory failure, and trach patients
• Experience with HFNC, BiPAP, stable GTT management, and cardiac pacers required in this unit
• Night shift: 18:45–07:15
• Floating required between the critical care service line
• 13-week assignment

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license currently in hand
• Nursys license verification required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (both must be AHA-issued)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Cardiovascular and vascular nursing experience required
• Experience with HFNC, BiPAP, stable GTT management, and POD#1 post-cardiac surgical patients (CABG, AVR, MVR)
• Valid US Social Security Number and US home address required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• 2 professional references required for consideration
• Full SSN and full DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Care for a complex cardiovascular and vascular patient population in a high-acuity stepdown environment
• Local candidates are eligible to apply but may be subject to a reduced pay rate based on proximity to the facility
• COVID vaccination is not required by this facility