ICU/Stepdown Registered Nurse
Beaufort, SC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PCU/Stepdown role with frequent floating to ICU and Med/Surg units, requiring at least 2 years of PCU/Stepdown/ICU experience and an active SC RN license.

Details

• Primary assignment is a 21-bed Stepdown/PCU unit with frequent floating required to ICU and Med/Surg units
• Patient ratios vary by unit: Stepdown 1:4-5, ICU 1:2, Med/Surg 1:5-6
• Patient population includes NSTEMIs, post-cardiac cath with intervention, vascular surgery (fem-pop, CEA), CIWA protocol, peritoneal dialysis, and wound care
• Non-titrating drips administered including Amiodarone, NTG, Cardizem, Lopressor, and Cardene
• Equipment used includes stable BiPAP, heated high-flow oxygen (<80%), and home ventilators (Trilogy)
• Hemodialysis is performed in the Dialysis Department
• EMR system is Meditech
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend (EOW) required

Requirements

• Active SC RN license or compact license currently in hand
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of PCU, Stepdown, or ICU experience required
• ICU clinical experience is required in addition to PCU/Stepdown experience due to floating requirements
• Must be comfortable floating frequently between Stepdown, ICU, and Med/Surg units
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Valid government-issued driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidates must be fully comfortable with frequent floating across Stepdown, ICU, and Med/Surg units — this is a core expectation of the role
• Orientation is held every Wednesday
• Scrub color requirement: Royal Blue and White
• Travel nursing experience is preferred