Step Down RN
Nashville, TN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,791/weekOverview
- Start Date05/11/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse (RN) Step Down
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 06:45 AM – 07:15 PM
Unit Overview
- Fast-paced, high acuity Step Down unit with 14 beds
- Patient population includes critically ill individuals with diagnoses such as:
- Chest pain
- Post kidney transplant
- Acute renal failure
- Congestive heart failure
- GI bleed
- Pneumonia
- Myocardial infarction
- Pulmonary disease (with or without mechanical ventilation)
- Thoracic and other surgical procedures in patients with comorbidities
- Drug and/or alcohol withdrawal
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 3:1
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Tennessee
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Minimum of 1 year ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
- Step Down nursing experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Additional Onboarding Requirements
- Completion of onboarding education attestation and nursing contract worker onboarding
- Completion of pre-hire modules including Nova StatStrip and Cerner test-out with signed attestations
- Submission of a forward-facing badge photo with white or blue background (no alterations)
- Driver’s license or state ID valid and matching address requirements
Experience
- Specialty: RN Step Down
- Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience appropriate for high acuity step down nursing
Notes
- Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this position.
- This role involves care for critically ill patients requiring advanced nursing skills and certifications.
- The assignment length is approximately 13 weeks.
This position is ideal for experienced RNs comfortable in a high-acuity step down environment with strong cardiac and critical care skills.
Employer
Host Healthcare
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Nashville, TN
About
Nashville is Tennessee's capital city and lies along the Cumberland River. With its mild climate, it’s enjoyable to live, work and play in this musical city year-round. Nashville’s music scene has many draws, with attractions like the Grand Ole Opry, the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum and countless honky-tonk bars. Even if you aren't into music, other attractions appeal to a wide array of tastes, including historical landmarks like Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, where visitors can get an up-close look at the seventh president's home life on a guided tour. The Adventure Science Center, the Frist Art Museum and the Tennessee State Museum are just a few other popular institutions. Shopping enthusiasts won't want to miss Marathon Village, a former automobile plant, now serving as a contemporary space for art galleries, studios and flagship stores like Jack Daniel's General Store.
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