HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
This position is for a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit in Petoskey, Michigan. The role involves providing specialized cardiac care to post-operative and cardiovascular patients during 12-hour night shifts over a 13-week travel assignment. Candidates must have active RN licensure, relevant cardiovascular experience, and certifications in BLS and ACLS to deliver high-acuity patient care in a top-ranked heart hospital.
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Petoskey, Michigan.
Job Description & Requirements Location: Petoskey, MI
Assignment Length: 13 Weeks
Start Date: November 3, 2025
Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Hours per Week: 36 Hours Guaranteed
Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend
On-Call Requirement: Possible
HumanEdge Health is seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for a Stepdown/Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) assignment at a top-performing heart hospital in Petoskey, Michigan . This state-of-the-art facility provides advanced cardiovascular care for thousands of patients each year and has been recognized nationally for clinical excellence.
The CVU cares for over 4,000 cardiology patients annually , including those receiving PTCA, stents, TAVR, MitraClip, and bi-ventricular pacemakers. The unit also manages post–open heart surgery patients (18–24 hours post-op) , congestive heart failure , and electrophysiology cases. With a Silver Beacon Award from the AACN and recognition as a Top 50 Heart Hospital , this unit is known for exceptional teamwork and patient outcomes.
Assignment DetailsShift Schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (12-hour nights)
Hours: 36 hours per week guaranteed
Weekends: Every other weekend required
On-Call: Possible
Float: Must be willing to float to similar units
Care Setting: Stepdown / Cardiovascular Unit (CVU)
Provide direct nursing care to post-cardiac and cardiovascular patients
Monitor and interpret EKGs; respond appropriately to changes in cardiac rhythms
Manage patients requiring complex cardiac interventions and post-operative recovery
Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans
Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to evidence-based care standards
Participate in ongoing quality improvement and research initiatives within the CVU
License: Active RN license (MI or Compact) – required
Certifications: BLS and ACLS – required
Experience:
Minimum 1 year of recent Stepdown or Cardiovascular experience – required
Cardiac and EKG proficiency – required
Travel experience – required
Skills & Attributes:
Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment
Ability to thrive in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Competitive weekly pay with guaranteed hours
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
24/7 recruiter and clinical support
Opportunities for extensions or future cardiac-focused assignments
Apply today to bring your cardiovascular expertise to a nationally recognized Stepdown team in Petoskey, MI—and be part of a culture that celebrates excellence in heart care.
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare Job ID #13374. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Stepdown RN
About HumanEdge Travel HealthcareHumanEdge Allied Health is a full-service nursing and allied health staffing agency that has lived and breathed staffing for more than 30 years, making us one of the most trusted in the industry!
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