Registered Nurse Travel Job Telemetry Shift Nights

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Stepdown (CVU) position at a Level 1 Trauma facility, requiring at least 1 year of cardiovascular patient population experience and active ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.

Requirements

Active NE state or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted

Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — pending certifications not accepted

Minimum 1 year of experience with cardiovascular/intermediate care patient population

Minimum 2 years of overall RN experience required

Epic EMR experience applicable to this patient population

Driver's license required for consideration (used to verify home address for radius eligibility)

2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years — must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility (permanent address verified via driver's license)

Candidates may not have been directly employed full-time, part-time, or PRN by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity affiliated facility within the past year (candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered)

Responsibilities

Acute care stepdown unit (CVU) in a Level 1 Trauma hospital setting

18-bed unit supporting the thoracic program, EP, cath lab, and structural heart programs

Patient population includes intermediate care and downgraded CVICU patients with diagnoses such as CVA, CHF, A‑fib RVR, cath lab, and other cardiac and vascular conditions

Nurse‑to‑patient ratio is 1:4, with 1:3 for post‑surgical patients in the first 24 hours

RNs are required to titrate drips including amiodarone, nitroglycerin, nicardipine, epinephrine, cardizem, and other blood pressure management medications

Remote tele techs available; RNs must independently read and interpret telemetry strips — unit has both hardwired and tele box capabilities

RT available 24/7 with BiPAP, CPAP, and nasal cannula equipment on unit

Hospitalist and intensivist in house 24/7; cardiology on call after hours

Charge nurse present each shift; rarely takes a patient assignment

Nurse aides/PCTs available at a 1:18 ratio

EMR: Epic

12-hour day shifts, 0630–1900; some night shifts 1830–0700

Schedule managed by the unit manager; no block or self‑scheduling

Every other weekend required

No on‑call or standby requirement

Floating required to units of the same or lower acuity level

13‑week contract

Navy blue scrubs required

Artificial nails are prohibited in all patient care areas; refusal to remove artificial nails will result to contract termination

Orientation consists of 1–2 unit‑specific shifts, tailored to the candidate's experience level, plus a pass/fail open‑book skills exam on the Friday of orientation — a minimum score of 90% is required to pass

RTO must be submitted upfront (7 days or fewer per 13‑week contract); additional RTO will not be approved after submission

Benefits

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non‑taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-719680

Open Positions: 1

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