Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown - $2,131 per week

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Thomasville, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

36-HOUR DAY-SHIFT STEPDOWN / PROGRESSIVE CARE (CPU) RN CONTRACT – THOMASVILLE, GA

An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Stepdown / Clinical Progressive Care Unit (CPU) Registered Nurse (RN) in Thomasville, Georgia (Thomas County / Southwest Georgia, located just north of Tallahassee, FL). Operating within an active 24-bed clinical progressive care and cardiac telemetry pavilion at an established 264-bed regional teaching hospital and accredited chest pain/cardiovascular center, this specialty role features a balanced 36-hour daytime schedule (07:00 AM – 19:00 PM / 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, three 12-hour shifts guaranteed weekly). COMPETITIVE 36-HOUR DAYTIME PACKAGE ($2,131/WEEK)! RELIABLE TAX-FREE HOUSING & MEAL STIPENDS ($1,267/WK)! ZERO MANDATORY ON-CALL! FAST-PACED CARDIAC TELEMETRY & POST-INTERVENTION ACUITY! POSSIBLE CONTRACT EXTENSION! FAST-TRACK SUBMITTAL WITH GA OR COMPACT LICENSE! The progressive care nursing team provides intermediate clinical care, cardiac rhythm surveillance, post-cardiac interventional recoveries, respiratory therapy support, and acute multi-system stabilization for adult and geriatric patients transitioning from intensive care. If you are an acute inpatient nurse skilled in telemetry interpretation, TR Band/sheath management, post-cardiac cath recovery, IV starts, and progressive drip management looking to earn $2,131/week on day shifts in South Georgia, this assignment is built for you!

PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE (36-Hour Week)

• Weekly Gross: $2,131.00
• Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,267.00
• Hourly W2 Regular Rate: $24.00/hr (36 regular hours)
• Hourly W2 Overtime Rate: $36.00/hr
• (Local clinicians residing between 31–50 miles accepted at an adjusted local bill structure).

SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS

• Schedule: Day shifts, 3x12-Hours (07:00 AM – 19:00 PM / 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM).
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours guaranteed weekly.
• Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks with possible extension options (Target start is approximately 3 weeks from offer).
• On-Call Requirements:NO ON-CALL REQUIRED!
• Weekend & Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend (EOW) rotation; holiday coverage required per departmental operational scheduling.
• Department Setting & Capacity: 24-bed Clinical Progressive Care Unit (Dept: CPU / 16071); average daily census of ~22 patients with dedicated 1:5 nurse-to-patient staffing ratios.
• Interdisciplinary Support: Supported by onsite IV Teams, Phlebotomy, Respiratory Services, Physical Therapy, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, and Unit Secretaries.
• Uniform / Dress Code: Royal Blue scrubs required (must be nurse-provided).
• Clinical Scope & Specialty Care:
  • Direct intermediate progressive nursing care for adult and geriatric cardiac, medical, and post-surgical admissions.
  • Comprehensive pre- and post-procedure care for cardiac catheterization, coronary angiograms, percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), and vascular access closure (TR Band maintenance and groin puncture site surveillance).
  • Continuous cardiac telemetry surveillance, real-time rhythm analysis, ST-segment tracking, and dysrhythmia management.
  • Management of specialized infusions: Heparin titration protocols, IV insulin protocols, and managing/titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips according to unit parameters.
  • Vascular access management: peripheral IV initiation, phlebotomy, blood product transfusions, and maintenance of central venous lines and PICCs.
  • Respiratory support monitoring: high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP), chest tube drainage systems (Pleur-evac), and ABG interpretation.
  • Acute stroke assessments (CVA care), routine neurological checks, wound care/wound VAC management, and tube feedings.
  • Rapid response team activation and emergency bedside stabilization.
• EMR System: Cerner electronic health record.

REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

• Experience Requirement (Strict): Minimum 3+ full years of recent dedicated acute care inpatient Stepdown, Progressive Care (PCU/CPU), or high-acuity Cardiac Telemetry RN clinical experience (prior travel nursing experience preferred; first-time travelers accepted).
• Licensure: Active Georgia Registered Nurse (RN) License or Compact/NLC Multistate License strictly in hand at submittal (or active proof that licensing endorsement is officially underway).
• Certifications Required at Submittal (Must all be active and attached):
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (AHA) only.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) — AHA only.
• Required Clinical Proficiencies: Intermediate-to-Advanced rhythm/fetal monitoring competency, telemetry dysrhythmia interpretation, and peripheral IV starts.

✨ APPLICATION PROCESS Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized progressive care recruitment team. We guarantee 100% upfront financial transparency, immediate credential checklist mapping, and prioritized clinical review!

Location Details: Assignment is located in Thomasville, GA 31792 (Dept: CPU / 16071 / Thomas County). ⏱️ Assignment Schedule & Hours: 13-week contract with potential extension (36 hours guaranteed weekly on 12-hour Days: 07:00 – 19:00; EOW and holiday coverage required; target start date is ~3 weeks post-offer; 12 orientation hours). Mileage Radius & Local Clinician Rules: Travelers living less than 30 miles from the facility are strictly not accepted. Local candidates residing between 31–50 miles are accepted at an adjusted local bill rate ($5/hr reduction). A copy of the Driver’s License and an updated Nursys verification are strictly required with submission to verify residence and rate eligibility. No Standby Call: Zero standby on-call obligations. Unit Acuity & Ratios: 24-bed Clinical Progressive Care Unit (CPU) caring for adult/geriatric stepdown and post-cardiac cath/TR band patients; 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratios. Experience Threshold (Strict Hard Stop): Minimum 3+ years of recent Stepdown / Progressive Care (CPU) experience strictly required. Uniform Policy: Royal blue scrubs required (clinician must provide their own). ️ EMR System: Cerner electronic documentation. Mandatory Submittal Details: Active Georgia RN license (or Compact multistate) in hand (or official proof that licensure process is underway). Active AHA BLS and AHA ACLS certifications required at submittal. Comprehensive resume documenting 3+ years of acute Stepdown/CPU experience. Copy of Driver's License and active Nursys report. Upfront Requested Time Off (maximum of 2 requests allowed; must be minimal to none, especially around facility-observed holidays). Onboarding & Compliance Guidelines: Strict compliance deadline is one week prior to start date. Up to 8 hours of pre-start non-billable training modules completed via HealthStream. COVID-19 vaccine is not required per current facility guidelines. Time Off: Up to 2 pre-approved RTO requests considered; all dates must be submitted upfront with the initial submittal packet.

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Benefits

• Sick pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus