Stepdown Cardiac RN
Madison, WI
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 Cardiac Stepdown RN for a night shift position requiring PCU/DOU/IMC and telemetry experience along with a WI or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Stepdown Cardiac unit of a teaching hospital
• Cardiac telemetry and PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown patient population
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Uses Epic charting system
• Night shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00pm-7:30am
• Monday through Friday schedule with every other weekend required
• Floating required as needed

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA only)
• Minimum 2 years acute care experience within the last 3 years in cardiac telemetry or PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown specialty
• Preference for candidates with at least 3 years experience in a core staff position prior to travel nursing
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Skills required in IV therapy/phlebotomy, central and peripheral line care, blood product administration, and arterial line management
• Skills required in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tubes, high flow nasal cannula, and ABG interpretation
• Skills required in cardiac monitoring including dysrhythmia interpretation/management and rapid response team utilization
• Skills required in IV insulin protocols and heparin drip management
• Must pass a telemetry exam prior to starting, including a cardiac interpretation review course certificate if needed after a failed second attempt
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide cardiac telemetry nursing care in a Magnet-designated, nationally ranked teaching hospital and referral center
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility as local candidates are not accepted
• References are not required for consideration
• Responsibilities include managing cardiac drips without titration, wound care, and pre/post cardiac catheterization and surgery care
• Onsite parking requires a permit through UW Transportation, though bus and park & ride options are also available