Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Nashville, TN
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown (PCU)

Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Assignment Duration: July 5, 2026 – October 3, 2026
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Shift: Nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
On-Call: None

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in Cardiac Stepdown/Progressive Care to join a high-acuity cardiac unit. The ideal candidate will provide compassionate, evidence-based care to patients with complex cardiovascular conditions while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with acute and chronic cardiac conditions.
• Care for patients with advanced heart failure, cardiomyopathy, acute coronary syndrome, and pre- and post-cardiac surgery needs.
• Administer medications, treatments, and cardiac therapies according to physician orders and established protocols.
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and promptly respond to changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educate patients and families regarding disease management, medications, and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Adhere to all patient safety, infection prevention, and quality care standards.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Bed Capacity: 23 beds
• Patient Population:
  • Advanced heart failure
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Pre- and post-cardiac surgery patients
  • Other complex cardiac disorders
• Patient Age: Adults (18 years and older)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent Cardiac Stepdown, Progressive Care, or comparable acute care nursing experience.
• Strong cardiac assessment and rhythm interpretation skills.
• Successful completion of a proctored rhythm interpretation exam.
• Experience caring for high-acuity cardiac patients preferred.

Required Certifications

• Active Tennessee RN License or Compact RN License
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Assignment Details

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
• On-Call Requirement: None

Required Submission Documents

• Updated resume/work history
• Active RN license
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Skills checklist
• Professional references
• All required onboarding, health screening, and compliance documentation

This opportunity is ideal for experienced cardiac nurses seeking a rewarding travel assignment in a specialized Cardiac Stepdown unit caring for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions in a collaborative and patient-focused environment.