Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN - $2,110 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a night-shift RN for a Cardiac Stepdown/Advanced Heart Care unit requiring prior travel experience and current NIHSS certification.

Details

• Work in the Cardiac Stepdown-Advanced Heart Care (AHC) unit of a certified stroke center
• Blended acuity patient population with a ratio of 1:5-6
• 13-week assignment on night shift, 1900-0700, with 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts available
• Every other weekend required, negotiable
• No on-call responsibilities
• Meditech charting system experience preferred

Requirements

• Active KY or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (obtained within 2 years of start date)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Minimum 1 year experience working in a certified stroke center or stroke unit required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Stroke signs/symptoms competency (e.g. BE-FAST) required
• Bedside dysphagia screening competency required
• Familiarity with current stroke guidelines and performance measures for Acute Ischemic and Hemorrhagic strokes required
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and cardiac drip titration
• Experience with arterial line, central line, PICC line, and peripheral line care/management
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and heparin protocols
• Experience with pre/post cardiac catheterization and pre/post cardiac surgery care

Additional Information

• Provide advanced cardiac and stroke care within a Cardiac Stepdown/Telemetry environment
• Utilize both on-unit and remote telemetry monitoring
• Respond to cardiac emergencies using rapid response and code teams
• Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted with application and approved RTO will be reflected on the confirmation document
• Must work 2 of 3 designated holidays
• Must reside within 30 minutes of the facility for emergency response availability
• 65-mile radius restriction applies; local travelers are not accepted
• Travel pairs are not accepted
• Orientation begins on Mondays
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role

American Traveler Job ID #P-739853. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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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