Stepdown Cardiac RN
Columbia, SC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a Stepdown Cardiac unit requiring strong cardiac telemetry experience and at least one year of Epic EMR experience.

Details

• Work in the Stepdown Cardiac unit of a hospital setting
• Care for cardiac telemetry patients requiring continuous monitoring
• Average daily census of 24 with a 4:1 patient ratio
• Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30
• Charting completed using Epic EMR and Pyxis
• Floating to other units and campuses required based on qualifications and demonstrated competencies
• Facility may call off up to 1 shift per 2 weeks

Requirements

• Active SC or compact RN license required
• Minimum 1 year of recent Stepdown Cardiac or Cardiac Telemetry experience required
• Minimum 1 year of Epic EMR experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management required
• Skilled in IV therapy, central and peripheral line care, and PICC line management
• Experience with respiratory care including oxygen administration and tracheostomy management
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide cardiac monitoring and emergency response including use of Rapid Response and Code teams
• Manage cardiac drips, heparin protocols, and IV insulin/titration protocols
• Perform wound care and manage surgical drains as needed
• Care for patients pre/post cardiac catheterization, angiogram, and cardiac surgery
• Orientation occurs every Monday along with annual compliance training
• Pre-assignment testing and training modules must be completed within 48 hours of receiving login credentials
• All requested time off must be submitted at time of consideration, subject to facility approval based on staffing needs
• Night shift candidates must reside 50+ miles from the contracted campus for eligibility, with full pay rate granted at 100+ miles
• Travelers under 50 miles from the facility are not eligible for this position
• Free parking is available