Step Down RN
Vancouver, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Step Down/Telemetry position requiring prior travel experience and 2+ years in a stepdown or telemetry setting.

Details

• Step Down unit within a hospital setting
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 1830-0700
• Patient ratio of 1:3-4
• Epic EMR experience required
• Floating required within the health system as operationally necessary

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in Step Down/Telemetry required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Skills required include IV therapy, central and peripheral line care, blood product administration, ventilator and tracheostomy care, cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management, and interpretation of ABGs
• Two professional references from the past 2 years required, with at least one from a supervisor
• Full 7-year work history with any gaps explained required for consideration
• Candidates with more than one DUI are not eligible for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care needs
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team to support patient and family-centered care
• Document patient care according to established standards within Epic
• Direct and delegate care to team members based on their competencies
• Must reside more than 60 miles from the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• First-time travelers are not accepted; prior travel experience is required
• Previous PeaceHealth employees must have been separated from the health system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• RTO must be disclosed and approved prior to contract signing, with limited days available depending on offer type
• Candidates without an active WA license must provide proof of application, and should anticipate a possible start date delay of up to 8 weeks while licensure is processed