American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Hickory, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Stepdown Neuro RN with Cerner experience and NIH Stroke Scale certification for a 13-week travel assignment.
Details
- Step down neuro-surgical unit (NPCU 5 South) within a 355-bed hospital
- Specializes in neuro, stroke, and neurosurgical patient care
- 20-bed unit with a 5:1 patient ratio
- Uses Masimo vital sign monitoring equipment
- Documents in Cerner EHR
- 12-hour day shift schedule (7A-7P)
- Works every other weekend
- No on-call requirements
- Floats in rotation as needed
Requirements
- Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
- ADN required
- Cerner EHR experience required
- Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
- Active Nursys licensure verification required at time of consideration
Additional Information
- Provide stepdown-level nursing care to neuro, stroke, and neurosurgical patients
- Outgoing personality fit preferred for this unit culture
- Scrubs of any color accepted, no cartoon patterns; flip flops, hats, and vulgar attire not permitted
- Must start orientation on one of the designated 2026 start dates (November 16th or December 7th)
- Candidates must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to be considered for the travel rate
- Local candidates within 60 miles may be considered at a local rate
- Cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the past 12 months
- Cannot be employed elsewhere on a full-time basis while on assignment
- Every other weekend coverage required
American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown
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.
Travel Stepdown RN - $1,951 per week in hickory at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $85,280–$132,233
For context, most registered nurses earn between $85,280–$132,233 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.