American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Hazard, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/23/2026
- 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 23, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Stepdown unit position requiring 2 years of PCU/Stepdown experience and KY or compact licensure.
Details
- Work in a 3 South Stepdown unit with 1:4-5 patient ratios
- Day shift schedule alternating between 3x12 and 4x12 hour shifts (7:00-19:30)
- Rotating 36/48 schedule totaling 84 hours per two-week pay period
- Every other weekend required
- Float required within scope of practice
- Meditech charting system preferred experience
- Cares for patients requiring cardiac telemetry, neuro stepdown, and PCU/DOU/IMC-level monitoring
Requirements
- Active KY or compact RN license required at time of consideration
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of PCU/Stepdown experience required
- Flu vaccine required, with medical and religious exemptions considered case by case
- Valid driver's license required, with address matching permanent address
- 2 professional references required: one Charge or higher and one supervisor, both completed within the last year
Additional Information
- Provide stepdown-level nursing care including cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and use of rapid response/code teams
- Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
- Experience with neurological conditions such as CVA, intracranial bleeds, and post-TPA care is valuable
- Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated
- Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be considered; local candidates not accepted
- Up to 7 days of RTO considered if presented upfront with no changes accepted afterward
- Required to work either a major or minor holiday for every holiday period
- Travelers must take a minimum 6-month break after completing one year before returning to the system
- Traveler pairs accepted on a limited basis and will not be scheduled on the same shift or unit
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 - $2,167 per week in hazard 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.