Travel Stepdown Cardiac RN - $2,954 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Stepdown Cardiac RN for a night shift assignment requiring 2 years of recent PCU experience and drip titration skills

Details

• Position based in the Stepdown Cardiac unit, contracted through the ED to care for inpatient/CICU level holds in the ED
• Patient population includes chest pain, syncope, heart failure, sepsis, overdose, GI bleed, COPD, pneumonia, s/p cath with stent, ICD/pacer insertions, and cardioversions
• Overflow coverage for Medical, Surgical, Trauma, Oncology, and Orthopedic patients as needed
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 19:00-7:30
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• Floating expected to similar units using a Helping Hands/Team Nursing approach, with assignments matched to clinical skill set
• Uses BiPAP, CPAP, Vapotherm, Alaris pumps, and Phillips monitoring system
• EPIC charting experience required for first-time travelers

Requirements

• Active RN license (NH state or compact) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; CPI preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, with strong PCU background within the last year
• ED experience preferred but not required
• EKG test required upon arrival
• Required to manage and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips including Lasix, Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Integrillin, Labetalol, Dopamine, and Dobutamine
• Skills in BiPAP/CPAP management, high flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, and cardiac monitoring/dysrhythmia management required
• Sheath removal and pre/post cardiac cath care preferred
• EPIC charting experience required for candidates without prior travel experience
• Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct care for cardiac stepdown and overflow patients, including drip management and cardiac monitoring
• Participate in rapid response and code team activations as needed
• No RTO accepted for Thanksgiving
• First-time travelers accepted only with EPIC experience and at least 2 years of nursing experience
• Former staff members are not eligible for consideration regardless of separation timeframe
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are accepted at the local rate
• Only AHA and American Red Cross certifications are accepted
• Drug screen must be completed within 14 days of start date

American Traveler Job ID #P-734607. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry

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