Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care UnitAmerican TravelerRichmond, Virginia, United StatesPosition ID: P-751019Position status: On HoldAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1Start date: 2026-09-14T00:00:00.000Z$2,038.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring an RN for a Cardiac Stepdown Unit (CSU) night shift position requiring stepdown or cardiac experience and ACLS certification.DetailsCardiac Stepdown Unit (CSU) with 18 beds and a 4:1 patient ratioNight shift schedule, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AMCare for patients with central lines, PCA, foley catheters, chest tubes, pacer wires, telemetry, and drainsCommon procedures include CABG, valve replacement, TAVR, mitral clip, thoracotomy, Afib, CHF, and MI managementAdminister cardiac drips such as Cardizem, amiodarone, heparin, and nitroUses Meditech EMRFloating required to telemetry and med surg units as neededEvery other weekend required with overtime availabilityRequirementsActive RN license (VA or Compact) requiredCurrent BLS and ACLS certifications requiredMinimum 1 year of recent experience in cardiac stepdown or related specialty requiredAble to read and interpret cardiac monitor rhythmsAble to safely administer narcotic medicationsStepdown experience and cardiac knowledge preferredNo employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 monthsAdditional InformationPerform vital signs and patient assessments every 4 hoursPerform cardiac rhythm interpretation every 4 hoursTeam-oriented environment requiring strong critical thinking, kindness, and compassionAll navy scrub attire requiredMust reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for the travel positionHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12