Travel Cardiovascular Stepdown RN - $2,507 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Petoskey, Michigan.
Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Stepdown
Discipline:

RN
Start Date:

11/02/2026
Duration:

13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift:

12 hours, days
Employment Type:

Travel
Assignment Overview

Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Stepdown/CVU position requiring MI licensure and at least 1 year of stepdown and cardiac experience.
Details

Work in a 28-bed CVU-Stepdown/Progressive Care Unit caring for general and vascular surgery, bariatric, plastic surgery, trauma, and stroke patients
Also cares for cardiology patients requiring procedures such as PTCA, stents, TAVR, MitraClip, and bi-ventricular pacemakers
Unit discharges open heart surgery patients approximately 18-24 hours post-op
Supports patients with congestive heart failure and electrophysiology studies
Day shift schedule, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Every other weekend required
On-call responsibilities possible
Float to similar units required
Requirements

Active MI RN license required (compact license not accepted)
Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
Minimum 1 year of Stepdown experience required
Proficiency in cardiac care required
EKG comfortability required
Skills checklist completed within one year of application required
MI license verification (LARA and Nursys) required
Additional Information

Provide patient-centered nursing care focused on safety and quality outcomes using clinical judgment to assess and treat patient health conditions
Work within an Interdisciplinary Care Team using clinical pathways and patient education to guide care
Unit has an active Unit Based Council promoting shared governance and teamwork
New team members receive orientation and support as they develop professional nursing practice
Unit has received a Silver level Beacon Award and AACN redesign recognition, and the hospital has been named a Top 50 Heart Hospital in the U.S.
Strict attendance policy in place: absence or tardiness of more than 20 minutes on 3 scheduled shifts results in immediate termination, with exceptions reviewed for documented communicable disease or hospitalization
No more than 5 days of requested time off allowed during the assignment
Full-time McLaren employees are not eligible for contract hire within six months of employment
Candidates residing within a 35 mile radius of the facility are considered local travelers
American Traveler Job ID #P-776384. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown
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.