Cardiac Step-Down RN
South Bend, Indiana
Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Step Down Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: South Bend, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Unit: 7th Floor Intermediate Care (Step Down) – True cardiac floor
• Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), 3 shifts per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 5 patients
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Floating: May float to like or lesser acuity units within scope

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Telemetry experience
• Some cardiac drip experience
• Stroke nursing experience

Candidate Requirements

• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility (no local candidates accepted)
• First-time travel nurses accepted
• Background check covering last 7 years and all states lived/worked in, required within 90 days of start
• Negative 12-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (includes amphetamines, cannabinoids, MDMA, methamphetamines, buprenorphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, cocaine, methadone, tramadol, benzodiazepines, morphine/opiate)
• Physical exam required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (T-spot tests not accepted)
• Required immunizations or titers with boosters if low: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required prior to start and documentation on file by December 15
• Completion of facility-specific modules (approx. 8-10 hours) prior to start
• Submission of a clear, passport-style photo for badge
• Completion of confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement prior to start
• Review and sign receipt of Agency Resource Guide

Additional Information

• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking: Free overnight parking in designated associate areas; $9/day for day shift garage parking
• Scrub color: Royal Blue or White
• Must complete on-site EKG exam covering cardiac conduction system and dysrhythmia identification (pass/fail testing)

Summary

This travel RN position on a cardiac step-down unit requires strong telemetry and cardiac nursing skills, including cardiac drip management and rhythm identification. Night shift availability, specific certifications, and compliance with health and background requirements are mandatory. The role offers a 13-week contract with guaranteed hours and a defined patient ratio in a short-term acute care setting.