Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN - $2,398 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Marquette, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiac Medical Surgical Telemetry (PCU/Stepdown) position at a Level II Trauma facility in Marquette, MI, requiring at least 1 year of PCU or stepdown experience and night shift availability.

Details

• Work in a 36-bed Cardiac IMCU/Medical Surgical Telemetry unit within a 225-bed specialty care hospital designated as a Level II Trauma Center
• Patient population includes cardiac, stepdown, and trauma patients requiring telemetry monitoring
• Common diagnoses and treatments include chest pain, VATS, stroke/TIA, pre- and post-open heart surgery, pacemakers, heart blocks, vascular conditions, and CHF
• Patient ratios are 1:5–6 for cardiac patients and 1:3–4 for PCU/stepdown patients
• Telemetry monitoring equipment is utilized on the unit
• EMR: Cerner
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12-hour shifts)
• Every other weekend required
• Call may be required when census is low
• Floating is required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active Michigan RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) — AHA-issued certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of PCU or stepdown experience required
• Experience with cardiac patient populations, chest tubes, cardiac monitoring, cardiac drips, and cardiac stepdown care required
• Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
• Must not reside within 60 miles of the facility to qualify for the travel assignment

Additional Information

• Preferred experience includes PCU/stepdown patient populations and low-level ICU skills
• Strong teamwork orientation is essential for this role
• Scrub color requirement: blue or navy; blue jeans are not permitted
• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Candidates who are employed full-time elsewhere are not eligible

American Traveler Job ID #P-734553. 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: Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.