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Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 16, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Cardiac Telemetry RN for a Stepdown unit position requiring NE or compact RN licensure and 1 year of relevant cardiac/vascular experience. Details Stepdown unit within a Level 1 trauma acute care hospital, 18 beds Supports intermediate care and downgraded CVICU patients Heavily supports thoracic program, EP, cath lab, and structural heart services Common diagnoses include cath lab procedures, CVAs, CHF, and A fib RVR, along with other cardiac and vascular conditions Nurse to patient ratio of 1:4, with 1:3 for post-surgical patients in the first 24 hours RNs required to titrate drips including Amio, nitro, nicardipine, epi, cardizem, and other blood pressure management medications Charge nurse present on each shift, rarely takes an assignment Nurse aides/patient care techs present at 1:18 ratio Hospitalist and intensivist in house 24/7, with cardiology on call after hours Respiratory therapy in house 24/7, using BiPAP, CPAP, and nasal cannula equipment Remote tele techs available, but RNs must read and interpret their own telemetry strips 12-hour night shifts, 0630-1900 and 1830-0700 Every other weekend required No call or standby requirement Floats to units of the same or lower acuity level EPIC EMR used 36 hours per week guaranteed Requirements Active RN license (NE or Compact) required, pending licenses not accepted BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required and must be active, pending certifications not accepted Minimum 1 year of experience with this specific patient population required Must be comfortable titrating cardiac and vascular drips Driver's license required for consideration Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility Additional Information Provide intermediate and stepdown level care to cardiac and vascular patients Collaborate with hospitalists, intensivists, cardiology, and respiratory therapy teams Unit-specific orientation tailored to individual experience, typically 1-2 shifts Navy blue scrubs required Artificial nails are prohibited for all patient care staff Must pass a pass/fail open-book skills exam during orientation with a minimum score of 90% Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified by driver's license Candidates may not have been employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-associated facility within the past year Up to 7 days of requested time off allowed upfront per 13-week contract, with no additional RTO approved after submission Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment