Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Albany, Georgia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown Discipline: RN Start Date: 05/26/2026 Duration: 17 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: May 26, 2026 Length: 17 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Stepdown (Progressive Care Unit) position requiring at least 2 years of stepdown experience and the ability to read and interpret telemetry strips. Details Acute care hospital setting in Albany, GA (population ~80,000), approximately 175 miles from Atlanta Cardiac Stepdown unit (4A/4B) with 44 beds, including 8 semi-private rooms (16 beds) 4A focuses on cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgery; 4B covers smaller procedures, drips, and CHF patients Common diagnoses and procedures include post-op CABG, fem-pop bypass, arteriograms, CEA, thoracotomy, VATS, EVAR, AAA repair, stent placement, pacemakers, ablations, AICD, CHF, A-fib with RVR, and chest tubes Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5; nurse aide ratio of 1:10 Telemetry monitoring via Philips equipment; nurses are required to read and interpret strips Drips managed include Cardizem (titrated), amiodarone, dobutamine, dopamine (renal dose), Lasix, Bumex, heparin, Primacor, and Vasopressin Ventilatory support includes BiPAP, CPAP, Vapotherm, and high-flow oxygen (no full vents) PICC team, RT, and pharmacy available 24/7; hospitalist/intensivist in-house 24/7 Day shift, 12-hour shifts starting at 6:45 AM Every other weekend required Floating to the ICU is possible; travelers without ICU experience will be assigned stepdown-level patients only, or may be asked to assist with tasks in the ICU EMR: MEDITECH 17-week contract Requirements Active GA or Compact RN license required Current certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS, and NIHSS Minimum 2 years of stepdown experience in an acute care setting required — no exceptions Experience reading and interpreting telemetry strips required Driver's license copy required for consideration Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility (measured to the address on the driver's license) to be eligible Additional Information Ability to pull pacer wires is preferred; orientation to the skill will be provided if needed Fast-paced unit with high room turnover; average census of 32–38 patients with 12–16 discharges and admissions on busy shifts Floor-specific orientation consists of 3 shifts Holiday flexibility required — must be available to work holidays and surrounding days as needed Scrub color: Caribbean Blue Dress code: natural hair color required; no fake or shellac nails, no facial piercings, no visible tattoos Candidates who have been employed by this facility within the last 12 months are not eligible Any time-off requests must be submitted at the start of the assignment to be considered American Traveler Job ID #P-706000. 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 About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.