Cardiac Step-Down RN
South Bend, IN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Step Down (Intermediate Care) position requiring telemetry/cardiac rhythm proficiency, ACLS, and cardiac drip experience on a night shift schedule.

Details

• Short-term acute care hospital, 7th Floor Intermediate (Step Down) unit
• Cardiac and stroke patient population, including renal patients requiring hemodialysis (performed by an outside company)
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Exposure to a variety of cardiac drips including Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Lasix
• All modes of oxygenation except ventilators utilized on this unit
• Charting via Cerner
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
• Every other weekend required
• Every other holiday required
• Floating to like or lesser units within scope may be required

Requirements

• Active Indiana (IN) or Compact RN license required prior to start date
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required (2 years preferred)
• Telemetry and cardiac/stroke experience required
• Some cardiac drip experience required
• Proficiency in reading, identifying, and reacting to cardiac rhythms required — candidates must pass a telemetry rhythm identification quiz
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• 2 professional supervisory references from within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration

Additional Information

• This is a true cardiac floor where rhythm recognition is critical to patient safety — proficiency is strictly required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Scrub color: Royal Blue or White
• All time-off and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront
• Free overnight parking in the garage; free parking available in outside lots designated for associates