Telemetry Step Down RN
South Bend, IN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Travel Registered Nurse – Step Down Unit

Location: South Bend, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position on a 7th Floor Intermediate Step Down Unit (cardiac-focused)
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: Every other holiday
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 4 patients
• Floating: May float to like or lesser acuity units within scope
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience preferred (minimum 1 year required)
• Must have telemetry and cardiac/stroke experience
• Some cardiac drip experience required (e.g., Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lasix)
• Experience caring for renal patients (hemodialysis done by outside company)
• Proficient in reading, identifying, and reacting to cardiac rhythms (passing a telemetry rhythm identification quiz is mandatory)
• Experience with all modes of oxygenation except ventilators

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Current, active Registered Nurse license for Indiana (pending license accepted if active prior to start)

Additional Requirements

• Must live outside a 50-mile radius (locals not accepted)
• Background check covering last 7 years and all states lived/worked in required
• Physical exam, negative TB test or chest X-ray, and drug screening required
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required prior to start
• Completion of facility-specific modules (approx. 8-10 hours) before start date
• Must complete confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement prior to start
• Passport-style photo required for badge

Work Environment & Notes

• Short Term Acute Care facility
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking available with no cost for overnight shifts
• Scrub colors: Royal Blue or White

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required; first-time travelers accepted

This position requires strong cardiac nursing skills and the ability to work independently on a telemetry step down unit during night shifts.