American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit night shift position requiring trauma level I experience and flexibility to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital-based Progressive Care Unit specializing in cardiovascular patient care
• Patient population includes those with heart failure, post-MI, pulmonary hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, COPD, congenital heart defects, and infective endocarditis
• Care for post-cath lab patients and those awaiting LVAD placement or transplant
• Staffing ratio is 1:4
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30)
• Must be flexible to work 50% of weekends during contract as unit needs require
• Floating may be required within hospital or to affiliate hospitals, including various acuity levels (Med-Surg, PCU, ICU)
• Uses Cerner EMR system; Cerner experience required
• May be assigned charge nurse responsibilities with unit training as operationally needed
• Potential assignment of precepting or having nursing students shadow during shifts
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Up to 5 days of requested time off can be auto-approved in advance
• Call-ins for missed shifts must be made up as per facility policies
• Travelers are supported by teaching facility resources and will be provided training and orientation

Requirements

• Active IN or Compact RN license in hand prior to start
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program is required
• Minimum of 2 years recent RN experience in similar setting
• Prior trauma level I experience required
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Strong skills in cardiac PCU, drips, post cath lab care, IV starts, and sheath pulls
• Experience with conscious sedation and telemetry preferred
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Locals are not accepted for this position
• Returning employees must be separated for at least 12 months before consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-651841. 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 - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

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