Progressive Care Step Down RN
Lebanon, NH
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care/Step Down unit requiring NH or compact RN license and at least 1.5 years of recent equivalent experience.

Details

• Work in a 48-bed step-down unit within the Heart & Vascular department
• Care for cardiology, EP, and cardiac surgical patients including cardiothoracic surgical, pre/post CHF, telemetry, vascular, and pulmonary HTN cases
• Manage patients with temporary pacers, external pacers, epicardial wires, and TR bands
• Patient ratios are 1:3 on days and 1:4-5 on nights depending on acuity
• 12-hour shifts with day/night rotation
• Weekly hours of 36 or 48 depending on scheduling needs

Requirements

• Active NH RN license or Compact RN license with proof of state residency required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Minimum of 1.5 years of recent equivalent step-down or progressive care experience
• Experience with chest tubes, central lines, trachs/laryngectomies, and complex wound care
• Experience managing drips such as Diltiazem, heparin, Lasix, insulin, amiodarone, nitro, primacor, dobutamine, and dopamine
• Experience with hemodynamic monitoring, invasive BP monitoring via arterial lines, and Bi-PAP/C-PAP
• Experience caring for post-surgical patients with lines, tubes, and drains

Additional Information

• Provide direct care to complex cardiac and post-surgical patients requiring advanced monitoring and intervention
• Administer and monitor low-dose pressors, vasoactive medications, and inotropes
• Perform central line care, maintenance, and blood draws
• Must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility to be considered for this position