RN Step-Down (with $7,350 Completion Bonus)

ATC•Knoxville, TN

15h

About The Position

ATC Healthcare is seeking a skilled and reliable Step-Down Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week travel assignment in Knoxville, Tennessee. The RN will deliver total patient care in a 31-bed step-down unit, providing monitoring and treatment for patients requiring intermediate-level care between ICU and medical-surgical acuity. This position is ideal for nurses with strong clinical judgment, telemetry experience, and the ability to manage complex patient conditions in a fast-paced environment. The RN will work nights with every other weekend rotation, and may be required to float to similar-acuity units as needed.

Requirements

Active Tennessee RN license or Compact State license (required).
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (BSN preferred).
Minimum of 1 year of recent Step-Down or Progressive Care experience (required).
Certifications: BLS and ACLS (required).
Proficiency in telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and IV management.
Strong patient assessment and time-management skills.
Must be able to provide care for a 1:4–1:6 patient ratio in a 31-bed unit.
Must wear royal blue scrubs per facility dress code.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination and recent tuberculosis test required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Cerner EMR (preferred).

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, high-quality, and comprehensive nursing care to patients requiring step-down or progressive care monitoring.
Monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret telemetry strips, and promptly respond to changes in patient condition.
Administer medications, IV fluids, and titrated drips per provider orders and facility protocols.
Manage patient care independently while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to achieve optimal outcomes.
Provide education to patients and families on treatment plans, recovery expectations, and discharge preparation.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation using the Cerner EMR system.
Follow infection control, safety, and hospital policies at all times.
Participate in unit safety initiatives and quality improvement efforts.
Float as required to units of equal or lower acuity within the facility.