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

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 Cardiac Stepdown night shift position requiring at least two years of recent CV stepdown experience and a compact or TN RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Cardiac Stepdown unit within a hospital setting
• Focus on patients with cardiac or cardiovascular issues
• Team nursing model is utilized
• Typical shifts are night shifts (3x12 hours, 19:00–07:00)
• Weekend and on-call shifts may be required as needed
• Floating may occur between similar units and campus locations within a 20-mile radius
• No block scheduling available aside from possible weekend blocks
• Uses Cerner EMR; Cerner experience preferred
• Patient ratios set by team nursing structure
• Former employees and travelers must have a one-year separation before eligibility for travel assignments
• No first-time travelers are accepted unless they have 3+ years of recent relevant experience
• Holiday work is required; must be willing to work 2 of 3 major holidays if they fall during the contract (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's), or at least 1 of 2 if only two fall during the assignment
• Vaccination status must be provided
• RNs may be floated to similar stepdown units within 20 miles, though this is rare
• All requests for time off must be included at the time of application and will not be accepted after an offer is made

Requirements

• Active TN or compact RN license (no pending licensure)
• Minimum 2 years of recent CV stepdown experience required; 3+ years preferred
• At least one completed previous travel assignment required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher accepted
• Must live at least 100 miles from the facility (no local candidates)
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Copy of driver’s license required for consideration
• All requested time off must be declared at application

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-651613. 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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