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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Stepdown/PCU RN for a night shift position requiring 2+ years of current experience and an active KY or compact RN license.

Details

• 34-bed Stepdown/PCU unit
• 1:5 patient ratios
• Meditech EMR experience preferred
• Night shift, rotating 3x12 and 4x12 schedule (19:00-7:30)
• 84 hours per two-week pay period
• Floating required within scope of practice
• Every other weekend required
• Blocked scheduling not accommodated

Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license in hand required
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• AVADE Level I & II certification preferred
• 2+ years of current Stepdown/PCU experience required
• 3-6 months of Level IV Trauma or above experience preferred
• Flu vaccine required, with medical and religious exemptions considered case-by-case; declinations not accepted
• Valid driver's license matching permanent address required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one Charge or higher and one Supervisor, both completed within the last year

Additional Information

• Care for patients with cardiac telemetry, GI, respiratory, neurological, renal, and cardiovascular conditions
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, and cardiac drips (titration required)
• Monitor and interpret dysrhythmias and provide emergency response as needed
• Bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Up to 7 days of RTO considered; must be submitted upfront with no changes accepted
• Required to work either a major or minor holiday for every holiday period
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Travelers who previously worked at this facility must take a minimum 6-month break after a one-year assignment before returning
• Traveler pairs accepted on a limited basis and will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit