Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown - $2,161 per week

Malone Healthcare - Nursing
  • Henderson, KY
  • $2,161 Per Week
8 days ago

Job Description

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Henderson, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Stepdown
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 08/25/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Stepdown/Telemetry (PCU)

Location: Henderson, KY
Specialty: Stepdown/Telemetry (PCU)
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
️ Start Date: 8/10 (Bi-weekly Orientation)
☀️ Shift: Days | 3x12s
⏰ Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours/Week (48-hour option available upon request)

Job Overview

We're seeking an experienced Stepdown/Telemetry RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Henderson, KY. This position offers the opportunity to care for a diverse PCU/Telemetry patient population while working alongside an experienced and supportive clinical team.

Position Highlights

  • 12-hour day shifts
  • Guaranteed 36 hours per week (48-hour contracts available)
  • First to float within skillset
  • Potential float to nearby affiliated campuses with advance notice
  • Teaching hospital with opportunities to precept students and new hires

Patient Population

  • Stepdown/PCU and Telemetry patients
  • Sepsis
  • CHF
  • COPD
  • DKA
  • Cirrhosis
  • Dementia
  • Urology, abdominal, and orthopedic surgical patients

Minimum Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of RN experience
  • At least 1 year of recent Stepdown/PCU experience
  • At least one completed travel assignment
  • Recent Epic EMR experience
  • Active Compact RN License
  • AHA BLS Certification
  • AHA ACLS Certification
  • NIHSS Certification

Required Skills

  • Telemetry rhythm interpretation (must pass Telemetry testing)
  • Initiate and titrate:
    • Insulin drips
    • Heparin drips
    • Cardiac drips
  • Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
  • Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills

  • Peripheral IV insertion
  • Chest tube and drain management
  • Continuous BiPAP
  • Stable home ventilators
  • Continuous bladder irrigation (CBI)
  • Blood product administration
  • Lasix and Protonix drips
  • Neutropenic precautions

Schedule & Expectations

  • Every third weekend
  • Every other holiday
  • Navy blue scrubs
  • No competing health system or agency logos on scrubs
  • Three call-ins may result in contract termination

Why Apply?

  • Supportive, experienced nursing team
  • Excellent teamwork and unit culture
  • Guaranteed hours
  • 48-hour contract option available
  • Great opportunity to build advanced Stepdown/Telemetry experience

Apply today to be considered for this Travel Stepdown/Telemetry RN opportunity!

About Malone Healthcare - Nursing

With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Continuing Education
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Pet insurance
  • Referral bonus
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • License and certification reimbursement
  • Life insurance

Numbers & Facts

LocationHenderson, KY
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  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)unmatched
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