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, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

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

American Traveler is seeking a Step Down RN for a high-acuity cardiac PCU unit requiring strong telemetry interpretation skills and recent cardiac experience.

• Step Down/PCU unit with a heavy cardiac focus
• Night shift schedule, 3x12s (36 hrs/week)
• No on-call requirements
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 to 1:5
• High patient acuity with frequent admissions/discharges and significant procedural volume
• No ventilator patients on this unit
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Patient population includes heart failure, A-Fib, A-Flutter, SVT, VTach, VFib, FVO, chest pain, HTN, heart transplant, congenital heart disease, and LVAD patients
• Common procedures include right/left heart catheterizations, TR band management, sheath removal/management, stent placement, valve replacement, STEMI/NSTEMI care, pacemakers, ICDs, cardioversions, ablations, and groin site management
• May float to similar cardiac/PCU units as needed, but not to Cardiac Monitor Tech roles

• Active GA or compact RN license required in hand
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 18 months of recent cardiac unit experience within the past 3 years
• Must independently interpret cardiac rhythms and pass a proctored, paper-based Dysrhythmia Exam using calipers on the first attempt (no tech assistance or remediation)
• Must have 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)

• Provide direct nursing care within a high-acuity cardiac step down/PCU setting
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Former Emory or Houston Methodist perm staff must be separated for at least 1 year before returning to the health system, or 18 months if returning to the same facility
• RTO is limited to a maximum of 5 days if not near a holiday, or 3 days if falling on/near a holiday, with only 1 holiday request allowed

American Traveler Job  #P-750269. 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.