Cardiac Stepdown RN
Bowling Green, KY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a night-shift RN for a Cardiac Stepdown unit requiring at least 1 year of stroke center experience and prior travel nursing experience.

Details

• Work in the Cardiac Stepdown/Advanced Heart Care (AHC) unit of a hospital setting
• Blended acuity patient population with ratios of 1:5-6
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 or 4x12 hours from 19:00-07:00
• Every other weekend required, negotiable
• No on-call responsibilities
• Meditech EMR experience preferred
• 13-week assignment length

Requirements

• Active KY or Compact RN license required in hand
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS (obtained within 2 years of start date)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in cardiac stepdown or telemetry setting required
• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a certified stroke center or stroke unit required
• Prior travel nursing experience required, first-time travelers not accepted
• Stroke signs/symptoms competency required (e.g. BE-FAST)
• Bedside dysphagia screening competency required
• Familiarity with current stroke guidelines and performance measures for Acute Ischemic and Hemorrhagic strokes required

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Care for patients pre/post cardiac cath, pre/post cardiac surgery, and post-MI
• Manage cardiac drips per heparin protocols and IV insulin protocols
• Skills needed include IV therapy, central/PICC/arterial line management, and blood product administration
• Respiratory care skills preferred, including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tube, high flow nasal cannula, and tracheostomy management
• Must reside within a 65-mile radius of the facility, with local travelers not accepted
• Must be able to remain within 30 minutes of the facility in case of emergency
• Must be available to work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted and approved prior to assignment start
• Travel pairs are not accepted for this position
• Orientation is held on Mondays