Travel Registered Nurse - Step Down Unit - $2,214 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Evansville, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Step Down Unit (Cardiac/Neuro)

Location

Evansville, IN

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | Full-Time | Onsite | 12-Hour Day Shifts (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM) | 36 Guaranteed Hours per Week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a blended Step Down unit (19 beds) serving cardiac and neurological patient populations, including post-procedure cardiac care, CVAs, seizures, sepsis, and DKA
• Perform telemetry monitoring and 12-lead EKG interpretation; candidates will be required to pass a tele competency test
• Initiate and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Cardene, Nitroglycerin, Insulin, and Heparin
• Conduct NIHSS and comprehensive neurological assessments; provide post-heart cath care including femoral and TR band management
• Manage chest tubes, perform PIV insertion, and apply strong critical thinking and assessment skills across a 1:5–6 patient ratio
• Float within skillset to sister campuses as needed, with a minimum of 2 hours notice provided for cross-campus float assignments; may precept students and new hires as a teaching facility

Required Qualifications

• Current, active Registered Nurse compact license required
• AHA BLS and AHA ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of solid Step Down experience plus at least 1 travel contract, OR 5 years of solid Step Down experience with no travel experience
• Recent Epic EMR experience required (checkoff class will be required upon start)
• Must not be a local candidate; 40-mile radius restriction applies

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with post-procedure cardiac patients including cath/stents, pacemakers, ICDs, and ablations, as well as STEMI/NSTEMI identification and management
• Prior travel nursing experience in a Step Down or IMC/PCU setting
• Familiarity with carotid endarterectomy and sepsis care protocols

Why Join Us

• Join a stable, well-managed unit recognized for having the lowest staff turnover in the organization in 2024, led by a long-tenured and experienced unit manager
• Work in a dynamic cardiac and neuro Step Down environment that offers broad clinical exposure and the opportunity to sharpen advanced nursing skills

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #755355. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others