Travel Step Down RN - $2,059 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Fort Smith, Arkansas.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Travel RN – Stepdown (IMC/PCU) – Nights

Location

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 36 Hours/Week Guaranteed | 13-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Stepdown/IMC unit with a 5:1 patient ratio
• Monitor and manage post-cardiovascular surgery patients through recovery
• Titrate cardiac drips including Nitroglycerin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Esmolol
• Manage patients on BiPAP and Airvo high-flow oxygen therapy
• Recognize and respond to signs of patient deterioration promptly and effectively
• Float to Med/Surg as required by unit needs

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Arkansas or compact eligibility
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Minimum 2 years of Stepdown or IMC/PCU nursing experience
• Demonstrated experience with post-CV surgery patients and cardiac drip titration

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Proficiency with EPIC electronic medical records system
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing patient priorities

Why Join Us

• Join a facility recognized with a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A, reflecting a strong commitment to patient safety and quality care
• Work in a well-established acute care setting with a long-standing tradition of compassionate, high-quality patient care in a vibrant community

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #751982. 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: Registered Nurse - IMC/PCU/Stepdown

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others