Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,090 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Evansville, Indiana.

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

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Step Down Unit (Cardiac/Neuro)

Location

Evansville, IN

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | Full-Time | Onsite | Night Shift (12-Hour Nights, 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | 36 Guaranteed Hours per Week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a blended Step Down/Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit (19 beds) serving a cardiac and neurological patient population
• Monitor and manage post-procedure cardiac patients including cath/stents, interventions, pacers, ICDs, and ablations, as well as STEMI/NSTEMI identification and care
• Perform strong neurological assessments including care for CVA, seizure, and potential TBI patients using NIHSS protocols
• Initiate and titrate cardiac and insulin drips (including Cardizem, Amiodarone, Cardene, Nitroglycerin, Insulin, and Heparin) and manage post-heart cath care with femoral and TR bands
• Interpret telemetry and 12-lead EKGs; travelers will be required to pass telemetry competency testing
• Float within skillset to sister campuses with a minimum of 2 hours notice; mid-shift float within the same campus is also possible

Required Qualifications

• Current, active Registered Nurse compact license required
• AHA BLS and AHA ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of solid Step Down experience plus at least 1 travel contract, OR 5 years of solid Step Down experience with no travel experience
• Recent Epic EMR experience required (checkoff class will be required upon start)
• Demonstrated proficiency in telemetry/12-lead EKG interpretation, drip titration, chest tube management, PIV insertion, sepsis care, and neuro assessments

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience in a Step Down or PCU/IMC setting
• Experience with carotid endarterectomy, DKA management, and sepsis protocols
• Comfort with precepting nursing students and new hires in a teaching hospital environment

Why Join Us

• Join a stable, well-managed unit recognized for having the lowest staff turnover in the organization in 2024, led by a tenured and experienced nurse manager
• Gain diverse clinical exposure across cardiac and neurological patient populations in a dynamic blended Step Down environment

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #766721. 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