Travel Registered Nurse Stepdown Job

Overview Registered Nurse – Stepdown, Petoskey, Michigan. This travel assignment begins 06/29/2026 for 13 weeks in a hospital cardiovascular unit. Weekly pay ranges from $2,218 to $2,318, with 36 guaranteed hours each week. Shift: 3x12-hour nights. This role requires proven Stepdown experience in a cardiac-focused setting and active licensure in Michigan. Responsibilities Deliver direct patient care for cardiovascular stepdown patients, including post-open heart surgery patients (approximately 18–24 hours post-op) and those with congestive heart failure or undergoing electrophysiology studies Monitor telemetry, vital signs, and hemodynamics; interpret EKGs and respond to arrhythmias promptly Administer medications and therapies per physician orders; manage IVs, drips, wound care, and device-related care as applicable Assist with procedures and post-operative care for interventions such as PTCA, stents, TAVR, MitraClip, and bi-ventricular pacemakers Collaborate with the cardiovascular unit team to develop and execute individualized care plans; participate in rounding and patient/family education; document in the electronic medical record Maintain compliance with unit policies, including attendance expectations, and be willing to float to similar units as needed Requirements Active state license: Registered Nurse, Michigan; license verification required (LARA and Nursys) Certifications: ACLS and BLS Experience: 1+ year of Stepdown experience Skills: Proficiency in cardiac care; EKG comfortability and telemetry interpretation Travel requirements: Travel — eligible and willing to work a travel assignment Other: Complete a skills checklist within one year of application for RN specialties; prepared to work in a cardiovascular stepdown setting Education: Not specified in notes; ongoing requirement to meet standard RN licensure and unit-specific credentials Benefits and Support 24/7 recruiter and travel support Housing assistance where available Extension opportunities beyond the initial contract Dedicated support throughout the assignment Fast credentialing processes to help you start timely Nationwide assignments available #J-18808-Ljbffr HealthForce Healthcare