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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 9, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Stepdown position in Nashville, TN, requiring AHA BLS and ACLS certifications and at least 1 year of experience.
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Work in a 23-bed Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care Unit
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Patient population includes adults ages 18–60+ with heart diagnoses, including sheath management and external pacemaker experience
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Nurse-to-patient ratio of 4–5:1 based on patient acuity
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Staffing team includes RNs, LPNs, PCTs, and Nurse Interns; RNs assume full responsibility for their patient team
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Night shift: 18:45–07:15
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13-week contract
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Active RN license in Tennessee or a valid Compact RN license
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Current AHA BLS and AHA ACLS certifications required
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NIH Stroke Scale certification required (Group A updated yearly; Groups B–F updated every 2 years)
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Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
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Successful completion of a proctored cardiac rhythm test required
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Must possess a US Social Security Number and provide a valid US home address
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2 professional references required for consideration
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Copy of Driver's License required for consideration
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Full Social Security Number and full date of birth required for consideration
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Provide nursing care to cardiac stepdown patients, including those requiring sheath management and external pacemaker monitoring
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Local candidates are welcome to apply; however, candidates residing within the facility's radius may be subject to a reduced pay rate
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COVID-19 vaccination is not required for this position
