Travel Registered Nurse Stepdown Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – Stepdown in a hospital setting for Petoskey, Michigan. Start date 06/15/2026 for 8 weeks on a night shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) with a 36-hour guaranteed work week. Weekly pay ranges from $2,288 to $2,428. This travel temporary assignment supports a cardiovascular unit delivering specialized care to cardiac patients and post-operative Open Heart Surgery patients.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,288–$2,428 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, 3x12-hour nights
- Start date: 06/15/2026
- Location/Setting: Petoskey, MI; hospital cardiovascular unit; travel assignment
- On-call: Possible weekends

Responsibilities
- Provide bedside nursing care on the cardiovascular unit, including assessment and monitoring of patients with post-operative cardiac conditions, heart failure, and electrophysiology needs.
- Manage IV lines, drips, advanced hemodynamic monitoring, and medications appropriate for cardiac care; interpret basic ECGs and respond to rhythm changes.
- Assist with procedures and post-op care for patients who have undergone cardiac interventions (e.g., PTCA, stents, TAVR, MitraClip, BiV pacemakers) and support rapid recovery protocols.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, participate in rounds, and communicate patient status and care plans to physicians, families, and ancillary staff.
- Respond to emergent events, participate in code/rapid response processes, and uphold safety, infection control, and patient advocacy standards.
- Maintain flexibility to float to similar units as needed and adhere to unit-specific policies, including attendance expectations.

Requirements
- Active Michigan RN license; license verification via LARA and Nursys; provide any required write-ups for license issues if applicable.
- ACLS and BLS certifications.
- Minimum 1 year of Stepdown/Cardiovascular unit experience.
- Proficiency in cardiac care and ECG interpretation.
- Travel nursing experience required; ability to work nights and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to float to similar units as needed; ability to work in a hospital setting with cardiovascular patients.

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Guaranteed hours
- Extension opportunities
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Nationwide assignments

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PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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