Protouch Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Arlington, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Travel Cardiac Stepdown / PCU RN Opportunity in Arlington, VA Protouch Staffing is seeking an experienced Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Arlington, Virginia. Care for post-cardiac surgery patients in a cardiovascular stepdown and telemetry setting while earning competitive weekly compensation.

Assignment Highlights Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / PCU / IMC Location: Arlington, VA Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: November 30, 2026 Scheduled Hours: 36 hours per week Shift: Days, 7:00 AM-7:00 PM Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend Openings: 2 EMR: Epic Weekly Compensation Gross Weekly Pay: $2,326.53 Taxable Weekly Pay: $540 Non-Taxable Weekly Stipend: $1,786.53 Experience & Requirements Required: Active Virginia or compact RN license in hand at submission Minimum 2 years of RN experience BLS certification ACLS certification Strong cardiac telemetry and stepdown experience Experience managing chest tubes and dysrhythmias Experience caring for cardiovascular stepdown patients Clinical Environment This cardiovascular stepdown unit cares for cardiac surgery patients transitioning from the ICU. Nurses should be comfortable with cardiac telemetry, chest tube management, and monitoring and managing dysrhythmias. Epic Training Epic clinical documentation training is required. The training format depends on recent Epic experience: Accelerated Class: For RNs with at least 6 months of Epic experience within the past 12 months; includes approximately 4 hours of modules.

Two-Day Class: For RNs with less than 6 months of Epic experience within the past 12 months.

Why Choose Protouch Staffing?

Woman-owned. Healthcare-founded. Traveler-focused.

With over 32 years of staffing expertise, Protouch Staffing knows that finding the right assignment is about more than just a paycheck. Founded by healthcare professionals in 1992, we've built our reputation on personalized service, integrity, and putting our travelers first. Our dedicated recruiters take the time to understand your pay expectations, location preferences, and career goals to help you find opportunities that truly fit.

Our promise? No pressure, no restrictions. Just great opportunities, honest communication, and a team that's in your corner.

Your career. Your goals. Our commitment.

Ready to Take the Next Step? Interested in this Travel Cardiac Stepdown / PCU RN opportunity in Arlington, VA? Contact Protouch Staffing today to learn more and get started!

Pay Disclaimer Advertised gross weekly compensation is based on 36 scheduled hours and includes taxable wages and potential non-taxable stipends. Stipend eligibility depends on individual circumstances and applicable tax regulations. Actual compensation may vary based on hours worked, residency, and assignment terms.

Protouch Staffing Job ID PROTOUCHEXT-90814. 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. About Protouch Staffing Protouch Staffing stands out as a premier healthcare staffing agency, committed to pairing healthcare workers with positions that perfectly match their qualifications, experiences, and career aspirations.

Emphasizing quality and dependability, Protouch Staffing caters to an extensive array of healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. Our dedication to superior service and tailored support guarantees that healthcare professionals receive the necessary assistance and resources to prosper in the dynamic and constantly shifting landscape of the healthcare industry.

Benefits Medical benefits Vision benefits Weekly pay 401k retirement plan Dental benefits Referral bonus Holiday Pay Sick pay Retention bonus