(RN) – Intermediate Care / Step Down Unit

Registered Nurse (RN) – Intermediate Care / Step Down Unit

Job Type: Travel Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: 12-Hour Nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Hours Guaranteed: 36 Hours/Week
Start Date: 09/09/2026
End Date: 12/12/2026

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for an Intermediate Care/Step Down Unit specializing in Pulmonary and Thoracic patients. The RN will provide high-quality care to patients requiring close monitoring and specialized treatment for respiratory, cardiac thoracic, hepatobiliary, and head/neck surgical conditions.

Unit Details

Pulmonary/Thoracic Intermediate Care Unit (648A)

Patient populations include:

• Intermediate medical patients
• High-risk respiratory patients
• Cardiac thoracic surgery patients
• Hepatobiliary surgery patients
• Head and neck surgery patients
• Patients requiring oxygen therapy ranging from Room Air to BiPAP and Optiflow

Requirements

• Active RN License
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in Intermediate Care, Step Down, PCU, or related specialty
• AHA BLS Certification (Required)
• AHA ACLS Certification (Required)
• NIHSS Certification (Preferred)

Schedule

• 13-Week Travel Assignment
• 12-Hour Night Shifts
• Schedule varies; typically 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Weekend and holiday rotation required

Holiday Requirements

Travelers must work:

• Two (2) Major Holidays from:
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day
  • New Year's Day

AND

• One (1) Minor Holiday from:
  • Day After Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Eve
  • New Year's Eve

Additional Information

• Travel candidates only
• Local candidates within 50 miles are not eligible
• Compliance requirements due by Wednesday prior to the assignment start date
• Badge photo required before start

Compensation Information

• Daily Overtime after 24 hours
• Weekly Overtime after 40 hours
• Overtime paid according to contract multiplier