Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $48 to $50 per hour in Nashville, TN

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiac Stepdown
Location: Nashville, TN
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $48 to $50 per hour
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Registered Nurse - PCU- AUTO OFFER

Location:  Nashville, TN

Start Date:  03-30-2026

End Date:  06-29-2026

Contract Type:  Travel Contract

Shift Type:  Days vary by assignment; 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (day shift)

Hours per Week:  36

Candidate Pay Rate:  $50.50 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care in the Progressive Care Unit
• Monitor and manage patients with acute and complex cardiac and medical needs
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Perform timely assessments, administer medications, and document patient status accurately
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, and discharge planning
• Respond to changes in patient condition and escalate concerns appropriately
• Participate in unit quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

Requirements

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Tennessee or Compact RN licensure
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care nursing experience (PCU/step-down preferred)
• Current BLS required; ACLS strongly preferred
• Strong assessment skills, IV medication competency, and telemetry/monitoring experience
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts and adapt to unit scheduling needs
• Professional communication skills and a team-first attitude

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; BSN preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation
• Cardiac and respiratory assessment in progressive care patients
• Medication administration and IV therapy
• Prioritization, triage, and rapid clinical decision-making
• Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
• Patient/family education and discharge planning

Benefits

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your travel assignment comfy
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to simplify credentialing
• Paid time off so you can actually take that weekend getaway
• Travel reimbursement to cover work-related travel costs
• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical judgment
• Ongoing training and CE opportunities to grow your skills
• Referral bonus program — tell a friend and both win

Travel Perks: Explore Nashville, TN

Nashville is a lively and music-filled destination. After your shift you can catch live music on Broadway, visit the Country Music Hall of Fame, take an evening at the Grand Ole Opry, or wander Centennial Park and snap a photo at the Parthenon. For outdoor time, explore Radnor Lake State Park or nearby hiking and biking trails, and enjoy great dining in the Gulch, 12South, and East Nashville. Weekend trips to Franklin or Chattanooga are easy if you want a change of pace.

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