Travel Step Down RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Atlanta, Georgia.

• Specialty:
  Stepdown
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Step Down cardiac PCU position requiring a strong cardiac background and independent telemetry interpretation skills.

• High-acuity, cardiac-focused Progressive Care Unit (PCU) setting
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:4 to 1:5
• High patient acuity with frequent admissions/discharges and significant procedural volume
• No ventilator patients on this unit
• 3x12 hour AM shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM), 36 hours per week
• No on-call requirements
• May float to similar cardiac/PCU units as needed
• Will not float to Cardiac Monitor Tech role

• Active Georgia or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 18 months of recent cardiac unit experience required
• Must independently interpret cardiac rhythms and pass a proctored, paper-based Dysrhythmia Exam using calipers on the first attempt with no tech assistance or remediation opportunities
• Required experience with cardiac drips including Insulin, Milrinone, Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Heparin, Lasix, and Nitroglycerin
• Must have chest tube experience
• Must rate a "4" on all cardiac skills on the skills checklist
• Heart transplant and LVAD experience preferred (training available if needed)
• Full SSN and DOB required for consideration

• Care for patients with Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, SVT, VTach, VFib, FVO, Chest Pain, HTN, Heart Transplant, Congenital Heart Disease, and LVAD
• Support common procedures including right and left heart catheterizations, TR band management, sheath removal/management, stent placement, valve replacement, STEMI/NSTEMI care, pacemakers, ICDs, cardioversions, ablations, and groin site management
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Former Emory or Houston perm staff must be separated for 1 year before returning to the health system, or 18 months if returning to the same facility
• RTO limited to a maximum of 5 days if not falling on or near a holiday, or 3 days if on or near a holiday, with only one holiday request allowed

American Traveler Job  #P-755550. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Telemetry
- Stepdown

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.