Cardiovascular Med-Surg/Step-Down RN
Oklahoma City, OK
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiovascular Unit position requiring cardiac stepdown/PCU experience and current AHA certifications.

Details

• Mixed cardiovascular floor in a hospital setting, housed in a newer tower with in-room monitors
• 24-bed unit consisting of 12 Step-Down beds and 12 Med-Surg beds
• Patient population includes cardiac rehab, pre/post cardiac procedures, and cardiac stabilizations
• Responsibilities include chest tube management, drip management, and a blend of med-surg and stepdown-level care
• May be required to interpret EKGs and monitor cardiac rhythms and rates
• Day shift, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week (36 hours/week)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license (Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or current eNLC compact license) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA) required — no other issuing bodies accepted
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Cardiac unit experience with stepdown/PCU background required
• Familiarity with chest tubes and vasoactive/cardiac drips required
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program required; BSN preferred
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Collaborates with cardiac rehab, education teams, and interdisciplinary staff on discharge planning and care coordination
• Initiates, regulates, and monitors IV infusions and blood products
• Delegates tasks to support staff as appropriate
• Candidates who have previously worked at this facility must have a 6-month separation period after completing 26 weeks (one extension) before being eligible for another contract
• Compliance with onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, medical requirements) must begin immediately upon offer acceptance — start dates will not be adjusted for non-compliance