Travel Step-Down RN - $2,029 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• 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: Jun 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Stepdown night shift position in Knoxville, TN, requiring at least 1 year of stepdown experience and active TN or compact RN license.

Details

• Med/Surg Telemetry unit in a hospital setting
• 31-bed Cardiac Stepdown unit
• Patient ratio of 1:4 to 1:6
• Total patient care model
• Night shift schedule, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating to other units may be required
• No block scheduling
• Charting via Cerner EMR
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license — TN or Compact state license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (all ALC modules must be completed)
• Minimum 1 year of recent Cardiac Stepdown or Med/Surg Telemetry experience required
• No certifications expiring within the first 30 days of assignment start
• Valid driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Royal blue scrubs required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Candidates who have worked at any CHS facility as permanent staff within the past 2 years will not be considered
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• RTO requests must be less than one week in duration

American Traveler Job ID #P-727875. 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 - 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.