Travel Stepdown Cardiac RN - $2,864 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Arlington, Virginia.

• Specialty:
  Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/07/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Stepdown/Telemetry unit position requiring dysrhythmia and chest tube management skills with an active VA or Compact RN license.

• Work in the Cardiovascular Stepdown/Telemetry unit caring for post-ICU cardiac surgery patients
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Rotating 4x12 schedule with day (7:00-19:00) and night (19:00-7:00) shifts
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required in rotation with client staff per facility policy
• On-call may be required for certain areas such as OT, IR, and Cath Lab within 30 miles/30 minutes of campus
• Uses Epic charting system
• 13-week assignment length

• Active VA or Compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Trauma Level II experience required, Trauma Level I preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Charge experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience managing chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur Evac) required
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management required
• Experience with telemetry monitoring (on-unit and remote) required
• Experience with CVSD patient population required
• Skills in cardiac monitoring, IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, and blood product administration required
• Cardiac and vasoactive drip titration preferred

• Provide nursing care to cardiac surgery patients transitioning from ICU on a stepdown/telemetry unit
• Responsibilities include respiratory management, wound care, insulin protocols, and post cardiac catheterization/angiogram care
• Must complete an Epic Clin Doc training class (Accelerated or 2-Day) based on recent Epic experience
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31), with exemptions subject to facility approval
• COVID vaccination or approved exemption required
• Facility is a smoke/nicotine-free campus
• Some holiday coverage expected during the assignment
• Requests for time off should be minimal and submitted prior to assignment start, with approval at manager's discretion
• Previous VHC staff members must wait one year before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers are not preferred for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-742877. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry

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.