Stepdown RN
Memphis, TN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Stepdown unit position requiring Level I Trauma experience and at least one prior travel assignment.

Details

• Stepdown unit functioning as Med Surg overflow with neuro patient population
• Team nursing model with 1:12 ratios split between 2 RNs, 2 LPNs, a med nurse, and charge nurse
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM-7:00 AM
• Schedule may be 36 or 48 hours, subject to change based on staffing needs
• Weekend rotation required as needed
• On-call required as needed
• Floating may occur between like units and campuses within a 20-mile radius

Requirements

• Active RN license (TN or compact, NLC-compliant) required, no pending licenses accepted
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required, 3+ years preferred
• At least 1 completed prior travel assignment required
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Large hospital experience required
• ADN accepted for this position
• Certifications required: BLS, NIHSS; ACLS preferred
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Experience with neuro/psych conditions including CVA, craniotomy, EVD, intracranial bleeds, and TBI preferred
• Experience with cardiac telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia management preferred
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care to stepdown-level patients including neurological, cardiac, respiratory, and renal conditions
• Short Term Acute Care, Level I Trauma Center environment
• Must be willing to work 2 of 3 major end-of-year holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's) if all fall within the assignment, or at least 1 of 2 if only two occur
• Weekend block scheduling may be considered, though full block scheduling accommodations are not guaranteed
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Former permanent staff or travelers must be separated from the facility for at least one year before returning
• Must reside at least 100 miles from the facility to be considered; local candidates are not accepted
• All requested time off must be submitted at time of consideration, as RTO will not be approved after an offer is made