American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Petoskey, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Stepdown Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 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 30, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 2 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Stepdown/CVU position requiring MI licensure and at least 1 year of stepdown and cardiac experience. Details Work in a 28-bed CVU-Stepdown/Progressive Care Unit caring for general and vascular surgery, bariatric, plastic surgery, trauma, and stroke patients Also cares for cardiology patients requiring procedures such as PTCA, stents, TAVR, MitraClip, and bi-ventricular pacemakers Unit discharges open heart surgery patients approximately 18-24 hours post-op Supports patients with congestive heart failure and electrophysiology studies Day shift schedule, 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Every other weekend required On-call responsibilities possible Float to similar units required Requirements Active MI RN license required (compact license not accepted) Current BLS and ACLS certifications required Minimum 1 year of Stepdown experience required Proficiency in cardiac care required EKG comfortability required Skills checklist completed within one year of application required MI license verification (LARA and Nursys) required Additional Information Provide patient-centered nursing care focused on safety and quality outcomes using clinical judgment to assess and treat patient health conditions Work within an Interdisciplinary Care Team using clinical pathways and patient education to guide care Unit has an active Unit Based Council promoting shared governance and teamwork New team members receive orientation and support as they develop professional nursing practice Unit has received a Silver level Beacon Award and AACN redesign recognition, and the hospital has been named a Top 50 Heart Hospital in the U.S. Strict attendance policy in place: absence or tardiness of more than 20 minutes on 3 scheduled shifts results in immediate termination, with exceptions reviewed for documented communicable disease or hospitalization No more than 5 days of requested time off allowed during the assignment Full-time McLaren employees are not eligible for contract hire within six months of employment Candidates residing within a 35 mile radius of the facility are considered local travelers American Traveler Job ID P-776384. 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.