Travel Med Surg​/Progressive Care RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Show Low, Arizona.

• Specialty:
  Stepdown
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/02/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring a night-shift RN for a Med Surg/Progressive Care unit requiring telemetry experience and an active AZ or compact RN license.

• Acute care Med Surg/Progressive Care (stepdown) unit with 18 beds, including 6 PCU-capable beds, all private rooms
• Unit may house COVID patients using temporary walls and a dedicated air handling system
• RN to patient ratios are 1:4 for Med Surg and 1:3 for PCU/Stepdown
• Charge nurse available 24/7 and takes patients as needed
• Support staff includes telemetry techs, HUCs, PCTs, and CNAs
• Common diagnoses include AMI, stroke/TIA, pneumonia, renal failure/dialysis, afib RVR, SIRS, and diabetes
• Uses Philips telemetry monitors with a dedicated monitor tech room; nurses validate monitor tech interpretations and document at least every 4 hours
• Administers medications such as Cardizem, amiodarone, Bumex, Lasix, Integrilin, octreotide, and Protonix
• No ventilators on unit; high flow O2 used for COVID stepdown patients and home CPAP for others
• Hospitalist, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy available 24/7; no IV team
• Charts using the Allscripts EMR
• Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts and a 36-hour per week guarantee
• Every other weekend required (Fri/Sat nights or Sat/Sun days)
• May float to other Med Surg units

• Active RN license (AZ or Compact) required
• BLS and ACLS certification through AHA required
• NIHSS certification required
• 2 years of RN experience required, 3 years preferred
• 1-2 years of telemetry experience required, including Med Surg acute care setting experience

• Provide direct patient care within a stepdown telemetry unit, monitoring cardiac and acute medical patients
• Receive a 2-3 day orientation with a preceptor
• Nurse managers conduct rounds but do not provide direct patient care
• Cancellation policy allows up to 3 cancellations per 13-week assignment

American Traveler Job  #P-748226. 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
- Progressive Care Unit

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.