Travel Step Down RN - $2,200 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in South Bend, Indiana.

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 05/11/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Step-Down/Intermediate Unit position requiring telemetry, cardiac, and stroke experience with ACLS, BLS, and NIH certifications.

• Short-term acute care hospital setting on a 7th Floor Intermediate/Step-Down unit
• True cardiac floor serving cardiac, stroke, and renal patient populations
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Cardiac drip experience required, including familiarity with drips such as Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Lasix
• Hemodialysis-capable beds available; renal patients are part of the caseload (HD performed by an outside company)
• All modes of oxygenation used, excluding ventilators
• Charting in Cerner
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Every other holiday required
• Floating required to like or lesser units within scope to meet facility needs

• Active Indiana RN license or valid Compact RN license required prior to start (pending license accepted if active before start date)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required (2 years preferred)
• Telemetry and cardiac/stroke experience required
• Cardiac drip experience required
• Must pass a telemetry rhythm identification quiz prior to placement
• Proficiency in reading, identifying, and responding to cardiac rhythms is mandatory
• Candidate must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Scrub color requirement: Royal Blue or White
• Parking is available at no cost overnight in facility garages and in designated outside lots; garage parking during day hours costs $9/day
• All time-off and scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years are required for consideration
• A full 7-year work history with all gaps explained is required for consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-699601. 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 - Stepdown

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.