Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse - $2,365 per week
Sioux City, IA, 51110, USA
- $8 p/hour
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- travel nurse
- registered nurse
- cardiac stepdown nurse
This position is for a travel registered nurse specializing in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) cardiac stepdown care, requiring a minimum of two years experience and certifications such as ACLS and BLS. The role involves managing complex cardiac patients with drips and procedures, working night shifts in Sioux City, IA, and using Cerner PowerChart EMR. The job is a 13-week travel contract with overtime opportunities and holiday work requirements within a healthcare system focusing on cardiovascular and critical care services.
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Sioux City, Iowa.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 24 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Opportunity:
RN - Stepdown
Job Details:
• Work in stepdown unit with 1:5 patient ratio
• Care for patients with CHF, cardiac angiogram before and after care, ablation, pacemaker, TEE, cardioversion, stroke, and cardiac drip management
• Manage and titrate cardiac drips including Nitro, Amiodarone, Cardiazem, Nirdipine, Heparin, and Lidocaine
• May float to ED and within same discipline across local campuses
• Every other weekend schedule
• 16-hour NBO (nights, bends, orientation) requirement
• Billable overtime after 40 hours per week (36-40 hrs/week standard, up to 48 hrs/week available)
• Holiday requirements: must work 2 of 3 winter holidays (Christmas, New Year's, or Thanksgiving)
• Limited time off requests between 11/26/25-11/30/25 and 12/23/25-1/2/26
• Use Cerner PowerChart EMR system
• Minimum 2 years stepdown experience required
• At least 1 completed travel contract required
• Must be more than 50 miles from market
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS (AHA), NIHSS
• Iowa nursing license required
• Same day interviews available
Facility:
This healthcare organization operates as part of a comprehensive health system providing cardiovascular and critical care services. The facility features advanced cardiac care capabilities with stepdown units specializing in post-procedural cardiac care, stroke management, and complex cardiac drip protocols. The organization emphasizes interdisciplinary teamwork and maintains modern technology including comprehensive EMR systems to support quality patient care across multiple campus locations.
Location:
Sioux City, IA
Sioux City offers a vibrant community atmosphere along the Missouri River with a rich cultural scene and affordable cost of living. The area provides excellent outdoor recreation opportunities and serves as a regional hub with convenient access to multiple states, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking career growth in the Midwest.
Adex Job ID #63548. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 24 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
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