Travel Registered Nurse Stepdown Job

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,218–$2,318 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour nights
- Start date: 06/29/2026
- Travel assignment in a hospital cardiovascular unit with float to similar units as needed; on-call possible; weekends every other weekend

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

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PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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