Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiac Monitoring, Cardiology, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Documentation, Electrocardiogram, Healthcare, Heparin, MEDITECH, Medications, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Nursing, Nursing Management, Oncology, Patient Care, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Pyxis, Registered Nurse (RN), Team Player
Job Title
Travel RN – Cardiac Stepdown (Nights)
LocationChattanooga, Tennessee
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite | Projected Start: 07/13/2026
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed Cardiac Stepdown unit with a patient ratio of 5–6:1
- Document telemetry application, acknowledge and chart rhythm strips each shift, and manage Philips telemetry and MP2 monitoring equipment
- Administer and monitor vasoactive and cardiac drips including Heparin, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and Amiodarone
- Perform and assist with unit procedures including chest tube management, wound vac management, and ad lib EKGs
- Conduct bedside and hourly rounding utilizing the 5P framework; communicate patient needs to PCTs at shift start and throughout the shift
- Float to other medical/surgical areas as needed based on skill mix, including general M/S, Ortho, PCU, and M/S Surgical with Oncology
Required Qualifications- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- NIH Stroke Scale certification
- Proficiency with Meditech (HCA version) documentation system and Pyxis ES medication dispensing
- Ability to work the equivalent of every other weekend (4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule)
Preferred Experience / Skills- Prior cardiac stepdown, PCU, or progressive care nursing experience
- Familiarity with Welch Allyn vitals equipment and Novameter glucose monitoring
- Experience with telemetry interpretation and rhythm strip documentation
Why Join Us- Join a well-established cardiac unit supported by experienced charge nurses, a collaborative shared governance model, and a strong team culture recognized through staff awards and peer nominations
- Work alongside a consistent support structure including unit clerks, PCTs, hospitalists, and nursing supervisors across all shifts