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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
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Length: 8 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Step-Down position requiring an MD or Compact RN license, ACLS, and night shift availability.
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Cardiac Step-Down unit in a hospital setting
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Adult and geriatric patient population with diagnoses including dysrhythmias, heart blocks with or without medical comorbidities, pre- and post-operative cardiac surgery, TAVR care, post-op permanent pacemaker placement, post-op mitral clips, and general medicine cases
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Patient ratio of 1:4
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Specialized procedures include EKGs, chest tube management, strict I&O, Foley insertion and care, and mobility assistance using a cardiac walker
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IV drips managed include Cardizem, amiodarone, heparin, dopamine, dobutamine, Lasix, and Hypertonic Na+ (within set parameters, not titratable)
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Equipment used includes telemetry monitors with monitor techs, ICU Medical Plum Duo Infusion System IV pumps, O2, pulse oximetry, VS machines, SCDs, bed/chair alarms, chest tubes, pericardial drains, Foleys, and external cardiac pacers for epicardial wires
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Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00–07:30
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Every other weekend required
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Floating required within specialty and to lower acuity units as needed
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Holiday coverage required as scheduled
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Active MD or Compact RN license required
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Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, CPI, and NIHSS
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Prior cardiac step-down or similar experience required
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8-week contract
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Local candidates are accepted at a reduced local travel rate
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Time-off requests must be disclosed at the time of initial consideration
