Travel Step-Down Registered Nurse - $1,834 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Florence, South Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• 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 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Stepdown/Telemetry position requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience, prior travel experience, and an active SC or compact RN license.

Details

• Stepdown unit in a hospital setting with 12 staffed beds
• 1:4 patient-to-nurse ratio
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7p–7a
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday rotation required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating within scope required, consistent with staff nurse expectations — travelers float first
• Epic EMR (preferred experience)
• Telemetry monitoring performed on the unit

Requirements

• Active SC RN license or compact RN license required — candidates with a pending SC license may be considered but must be fully licensed before starting
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS and ACLS
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position
• Driver's License and SSN required for consideration
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Required skills include: IV therapy/phlebotomy, central line care/management, blood product administration, peripheral line care/management, PICC line management, starting and maintaining IVs, interpretation of dysrhythmias, management of dysrhythmias, non-invasive airway management, oxygen administration, wound care/wound vac, isolation precautions/PPE, and TR Band
• Preferred skills include: arterial line management, accessing/managing ports, BiPAP/CPAP management, care of ventilated patients, chest tube management, HFNC, ABG interpretation, tracheostomy care, telemetry monitoring (on-unit and remote), heparin protocols, PCA, IV insulin protocols, neurological conditions (CVA, intracranial bleeds, seizure disorders, TBI, post-TPA care, spinal cord injury, pre/post neurosurgery, aneurysm repair, craniotomy, lumbar drains), renal care (CBI, hemodialysis management, renal failure), feeding tube care, cardiovascular procedures (pacemakers, post-MI, pre/post cardiac cath/surgery, TAVR, sheath removal, FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring), orthopedic care, and titration of insulin drips

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted for the travel rate
• Previous permanent or PRN staff of the MUSC system must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible to work as a traveler
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of consideration — RTO requests submitted after will not be accepted
• Orientation modules are completed prior to the start of the assignment
• Travelers should be aware that during hurricane season (June–November), all employees and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams; peak activity months are August and September
• Free parking is available on-site
• Scrub color: Royal blue

American Traveler Job ID #P-731857. 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.