Travel Cardiac Stepdown/PCU RN - $2,275 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac 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: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 6

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Cardiac Stepdown/PCU position requiring 2 years of cardiac telemetry experience and DC RN licensure.

Details

• Work in a 48-bed cardiac-focused stepdown unit
• Unit includes 4 pulmonary care beds and 10 cardiac surgery beds, though cardiac surgery patients are not required
• Manages frequent IV drips including Heparin, Milrinone, Lasix, and Bumex
• Cares for patients with common diagnoses such as CHF, NSTEMI, arrhythmias, and vascular surgery
• Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts
• Uses Cerner EMR

Requirements

• Active RN license in DC required, no pending licenses accepted
• Certifications required: NIHSS, BLS, and ACLS (AHA only)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac telemetry experience required
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program required
• BSN highly desired

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside within 50 miles of the facility

American Traveler Job ID #P-747450. 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

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