Stepdown/PCU RN
Hazard, KY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Stepdown RN for a night shift contract requiring KY or compact RN license, ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certification, and 2 years of relevant experience.

Details

• Step Down/PCU unit caring for cardiac telemetry, neurological, GI, and respiratory patients
• 1:5 patient ratio
• Night shift, rotating 36/48 schedule (one week 3x12, next week 4x12, 19:00-7:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required within scope of practice
• Meditech charting experience preferred
• No blocked scheduling accommodations

Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• AVADE Level I & II certification preferred
• 2 years of recent Stepdown/PCU experience required, including 3-6 months Level IV Trauma or above
• Skills required include central line care, PICC line management, IV therapy, chest tube management, cardiac drip management, and dysrhythmia interpretation
• Two professional references required (one Charge or higher, one Supervisor), both completed within the last year
• Copy of certifications and driver's license required, with DL address matching permanent address
• Middle name confirmation required for submission

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care within a Stepdown/PCU setting, managing cardiac, neuro, GI, and respiratory conditions
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted; medical and religious exemptions considered case-by-case
• Must work either a major or minor holiday during the assignment
• Up to 7 days of RTO considered if submitted upfront; no changes accepted after submission
• Only local candidates within 75 miles of the facility will be accepted
• Travel pairs accepted on a limited basis and will not be scheduled on the same unit or shift
• Returning travelers must take a minimum 6-month break after working one year in the system before being eligible to return
• Assignment length is 13 weeks with no extensions approved