Step-Down Telemetry RN
Louisville, Kentucky
Baptist Health Louisville

Job Opportunity: Step Down Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work with a surgical and cath lab patient population.
• Experience required with chest tubes, epicardial wires, sheath/radial band management.
• Familiarity with cardiac drips such as Amiodarone, NTG, Cardizem, etc.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 4:1 on day shifts, 4-5:1 on night shifts.
• Must pass an advanced dysrhythmia (EKG) competency exam.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Cardiac Stepdown (CVU) nursing, including experience within the last year
• Experience with chest tubes, epicardial wires, and sheath/radial band management
• Familiarity with cardiac drips (e.g., Amiodarone, NTG, Cardizem)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification
• Stepdown nursing experience

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG.
• Education verification matching RN specialty.
• NURSYS license verification.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test (annual).
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or titer proof.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or titer.
  • Varicella vaccination or titer.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption.
  • COVID-19 vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption.
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start.
• Two professional references required.

Additional Notes

• Advanced dysrhythmia test must be completed within one year prior to start and updated annually.
• Driver’s license required if driving is part of job responsibilities.
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be updated annually.
• Performance evaluations will be completed by unit managers after start.
• Flu and COVID exemption forms must be completed if applicable; no need to send to facility for approval if agency accepts.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with cardiac and telemetry skills seeking a travel contract in Kentucky.