Travel: PCU RN - Night Shift

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Nashville, Tennessee.
Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: Jun 21, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Stepdown (PCU) position requiring a TN or compact RN license, BLS, and ACLS, with a night shift schedule.
Details

• Work in a 24-bed Stepdown Intermediate Care unit within a hospital setting
• Patient population includes pre- and post-cardiac surgery, acute coronary syndrome, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, unstable arrhythmias, and related cardiac disorders
• Patients served range from young adults through late adults (ages 18–60+)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 5:1
• Staffing team includes RNs, LPNs, PCTs, and Nurse Interns; RNs hold full responsibility for their patient team
• Night shift: 18:45–07:15
• 13-week contract

Active TN or compact RN license required
Current BLS certification (AHA only)
Current ACLS certification (AHA only)
NIH Stroke Scale certification required
Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
Cardiac stepdown or PCU experience required
Successful completion of a proctored rhythm test required
Must possess a US Social Security Number and provide a US home address
Driver's license required for consideration
Two professional references required for consideration
Full SSN and full DOB required for consideration
Additional Information

Provides nursing care to post-cardiac surgery and acute cardiac patients in a stepdown/intermediate care setting
Local candidates are accepted but may be subject to a reduced pay rate depending on distance from the facility
COVID vaccination is not required by this facility
American Traveler Job ID #P-711281. 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.