Stepdown Travel Nurse Job in Atlanta, GA | Days (3x12)
Emory - University Hospital
Atlanta, GA
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Travel RN
Stepdown Nurse in Atlanta, GA
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$2,246
Specialty
Stepdown
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
10/19
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Stepdown travel nurse job in Atlanta, Georgia, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Emory - University Hospital. This role pays $2,246 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Emory - University Hospital
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Location: Atlanta, GA 30322 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (3x12)
- EMR System: Epic
Responsibilities
- Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
- Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
- Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
- Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned
Travel Stepdown Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Stepdown experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Georgia and national regulatory bodies.
Emory - University Hospital — Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, GA
Emory University Hospital is an adult academic hospital on Emory's Clifton Road campus. Part of Emory Healthcare, it combines medical-school teaching with complex specialty care and ANCC Magnet recognition.
- The emergency department evaluates acutely ill adults in a hospital with medical, surgical, cardiac and transplant services. Read More
- General medicine and subspecialty inpatient wards care for adults with medical illnesses, with additional inpatient services for cardiology, oncology and bone marrow transplantation.
- Critical care includes medical, surgical and abdominal transplant, cardiothoracic and heart-lung transplant, coronary and neuroscience intensive-care units.
- Solid-organ transplantation includes heart, lung, liver, kidney and pancreas procedures, as well as combined kidney-pancreas and other multiorgan transplants.
- Neurosurgical care addresses conditions such as brain tumors and cerebral aneurysms, connecting complex neurological disease with operative and intensive-care services.
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FAQs – Stepdown Travel Nurse Jobs Near Atlanta, GA
What certifications am I required to have for travel Stepdown jobs?
Most require BLS and ACLS. Neuro and stroke step-down postings often list NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, and some cardiac step-down units add a dysrhythmia exam. PCCN, AACN's progressive care certification, is a relevant plus; step-down hours can count toward its practice-hour requirement when they involve direct care of acutely ill adults.
Can I take a travel Stepdown job with ICU or Med Surg experience?
Sometimes. ICU experience often transfers well, while Med Surg or Med Surg/Tele experience may be considered when it includes continuous monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and relevant infusions. The facility determines whether your background matches the unit's acuity and responsibilities.
What kind of units to Stepdown travel nurse assignment cover?
Stepdown units may focus on cardiac, neuro, surgical, trauma, or general medical patients. One unit may regularly manage post-cath patients and cardiac drips, while another may focus on stroke, post-craniotomy, chest tubes, or complex postoperative care. Reviewing the unit’s patient mix and permitted therapies is important
What should a travel RN expect from the academic environment at Emory University Hospital?
Emory University Hospital is an adult academic medical center with Magnet recognition and highly specialized medical, surgical, cardiac, neurological, and transplant services. Travelers can expect complex referral patients and regular collaboration with physicians, trainees, and specialty teams.
How specialized is critical care at Emory University Hospital?
Critical care is divided across medical, surgical, abdominal transplant, cardiothoracic and heart-lung transplant, coronary, and neuroscience ICUs. Experienced ICU travelers may work in highly focused units built around specific patient populations.
Which transplant services may shape RN assignments at Emory University Hospital?
Emory performs heart, lung, liver, kidney, pancreas, and combined organ transplants. Travel nurses in transplant, surgical, cardiac, or critical care may care for patients before surgery, immediately after transplant, and during complex recovery.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Licensing in Georgia
Compact license accepted. Georgia is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, and our team handles endorsement and renewals for you.
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Explore Atlanta, GA
One of the Southeast's deepest academic-medicine networks centers on Atlanta, GA, with Emory University Hospital and Grady Memorial Hospital among the systems a traveler will quickly recognize. Operating rooms and emergency departments across the metro keep RN assignments circulating among several campuses rather than clustering in one district. Many travelers base in Decatur, Marietta, or Roswell, trading a longer drive for easier suburban housing. Traffic, not job count, tends to be the real variable here, so a short commute often matters more than a central address. The footprint is broad enough that finding the next contract rarely means leaving the metro. Off shift, the BeltLine's miles of walking and cycling paths sit close at hand for an easy way to decompress.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel Stepdown · Atlanta, GA · $2,246 /wk