Travel
PCU / Stepdown
Atlanta, GA
RN – Step Down Unit
Shift & Schedule
- 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week)
- 13-week contract
- Start date: October 19, 2026
About the Role
Clinical Scope
- Common patient populations: heart failure, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, SVT, ventricular arrhythmias, chest pain, hypertension, heart transplant patients, congenital heart disease, and LVAD patients
- Common procedures: right and left heart catheterizations, TR band management, sheath removal/management, stent placement, valve replacement, STEMI/NSTEMI care, pacemakers, ICDs, cardioversions, ablations, and groin site management
- Chest tube management required
Required Qualifications
- Current RN license
- Minimum 18 months of recent cardiac unit experience
- Strong independent cardiac rhythm interpretation skills
- Must pass a proctored Dysrhythmia Exam (paper-based, using calipers) on the first attempt with no tech assistance
- Proficiency with cardiac drips: insulin, milrinone, dobutamine, amiodarone, heparin, Lasix, and nitroglycerin
- All cardiac skills rated at level 4 on competency checklist
- Heart transplant and LVAD experience preferred; training available if needed
Float Expectations
You may float to similar cardiac/PCU units as needed. You will not float to monitor tech roles.