Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown - $2,110 per week

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Henderson, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Stepdown / Telemetry (IMC/PCU/Stepdown RN)

VMS Req ID / Source: DEHEHH-31497 

Location: Deaconess Henderson Hospital, Henderson, Kentucky (1305 N Elm St)

Specialty: IMC/PCU/Stepdown / Healthcare - RN

Compensation & Schedule Details

• Hours & Shift: 36 guaranteed hours per week (12-hour Days, though VMS shift mapping indicates nights/days rotation; confirm upon interview). 48-hour contracts available upon request (OT goes into effect after 52 hours on 48-hour contracts). Bi-weekly orientation starting November 2, 2026.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks.
• Weekend & Holiday Requirements: Every third weekend; every other holiday.
• Distance & Attendance Rules: Strict 40-mile radius rule (no local candidates). Maximum of 3 call-ins permitted before termination. Headshot required for badge during compliance.

Key Facility Policies & Floating Rules

• Cross-Campus Floating: First to float within skillset. May float to Deaconess Newburgh or Deaconess Gateway campuses in Indiana with a 2-hour notice.
• Unit Scope & Ratios: 10-bed SDU (Day ratio 1:4–5; Night ratio 1:5–6) and 15-bed Tele unit (Day ratio 1:5–6; Night ratio 1:6). Charting via Epic (requires check-off class). Teaching facility—may require precepting of students and new hires. Navy blue scrubs required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years as an RN (including 1 solid year of stepdown/PCU experience) and 1 prior travel assignment required.
• Clinical Skills: Required to pass telemetry/12-lead EKG test. Must be able to initiate and titrate insulin, heparin, and cardiac drips. Preferred skills include PIV insertion, chest tube/drain management, and blood product administration.
• Licensure: Active compact RN license in hand.
• Certifications: AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS required at submittal.

About Malone Healthcare - Nursing

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance