Travel ICU Stepdown RN - $2,234 per week
Fort Smith, AR, 72917, USA
- Healthcare
- travel nurse
- ICU stepdown RN
- progressive care unit
This travel nursing position is for an experienced ICU Stepdown Registered Nurse specializing in Progressive Care Unit patients in a 336-bed acute care hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The role requires 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience with cardiac, neurological, and respiratory patient care, including managing post-operative and stepdown patients using advanced monitoring technology. The position offers 12-hour night shifts, a supportive team environment, and various required certifications including ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS.
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
RN Position Job Notes:
Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.
Opportunity:
RN - ICU Stepdown
Job Details:
• Work 12-hour night shifts with 36 guaranteed hours per week (3x12 schedule)
• Every other weekend required
• No call requirements
• Float to other units as needed
• 2+ years of nursing experience required
• Must have experience with post cardiovascular surgeries, post stroke patients, and titrating cardiac drips (Nitro, Cardizem, Amio, Esmolol)
• Experience with BiPAPs, Airvos, and ability to recognize deteriorating patients required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Work with 16-bed unit maintaining 4:1 patient ratios
• Care for post-op, cardiovascular, neurological, stroke, respiratory, and stepdown patients
• Utilize Philips bedside monitors and EPIC EMR system
• Dress code requires black scrubs with no hoodies permitted
• Team-oriented work environment with focus on compassionate patient care
Facility:
This 336-bed acute care hospital has over 100 years of history providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. The facility focuses on building exceptional healthcare experiences through dedicated healthcare professionals, innovative technology, and new services while maintaining a tradition of compassionate care and exceptional customer service. The hospital offers specialized services including home care, hospice and palliative care, sleep disorder center, wound care clinic with hyperbaric medicine, and several featured specialty centers.
Location:
Fort Smith, AR
Fort Smith offers a rich blend of history and modern amenities with attractions like the Fort Smith National Historic Site and vibrant cultural venues including the Regional Art Museum and Symphony. The area provides excellent recreational opportunities and maintains a strong sense of community, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and quality of life.
Adex Job ID #974175. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.
- Referral bonus




