Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN - $2,066 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Manchester, New Hampshire.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Stepdown Cardiac position requiring NH or compact RN license and strong PCU background within the last year.

Details

• Stepdown Cardiac unit contracted to care for inpatient/CICU level holds within the ED
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Cares for patients with chest pain, syncope, heart failure, sepsis, overdose, GI bleed, COPD, and pneumonia
• Overflow coverage includes medical, surgical, trauma, oncology, and orthopedic patients
• Manages post-cardiac cath patients, including s/p cath with stent, ICD/pacer insertions, and cardioversions
• Required to manage and titrate drips including Lasix, Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitroglycerin, Integrillin, Labetalol, Dopamine, and Dobutamine
• Uses BiPAP, CPAP, Vapotherm, Alaris pumps, and Phillips monitoring system
• Team nursing/Helping Hands approach with floating to similar units as needed
• Will not be assigned patients outside of clinical assignment or team scope

Requirements

• Active RN license (New Hampshire or Compact) required
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications from AHA or American Red Cross required
• CPI certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, with strong PCU background within the past year
• ED experience preferred but not required
• EKG test required on arrival
• First-time travelers accepted only with EPIC experience and 2 years of relevant experience
• Skilled in titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and telemetry required
• Skilled in BiPAP/CPAP management and non-invasive airway management
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and peripheral line care required
• Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required
• Full 7-year work history with all employment gaps explained

Additional Information

• Provide direct care for cardiac and overflow medical/surgical patients in a stepdown setting
• Respond to rapid response and code team activations as needed
• No Thanksgiving RTO permitted
• Former employees of the facility are not eligible for consideration
• Drug screening must be completed within 14 days of the start date
• Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are accepted at the local rate
• All time off requests must be submitted at the time of application

American Traveler Job ID #P-781418. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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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