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Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown
Chesapeake, VAApril 2nd, 2026
Job DescriptionMalone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Chesapeake, Virginia.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: StepdownDiscipline: RNStart Date: 04/06/2026Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, nightsEmployment Type: TravelTravel RN – Stepdown Unit (SDU) | Chesapeake, VA Location HighlightsChesapeake, Virginia (Coastal Virginia area)Close to Virginia Beach & NorfolkGreat for outdoor lovers (trails, waterways, coastal lifestyle)Shift DetailsNight Shift: 3x12s (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)Weekdays + Every Other Weekend (EOW)Holiday rotation requiredNo block schedulingFloating Requirements- Must be willing to float to:- Med-Surg / Tele- ER Holding- Ratios when floating:- Typically 1:6 (can go up to 1:7)Unit Overview (SDU)- General Stepdown Unit with mixed acuity patients- Common cases:- Pulmonary: pneumonia, COPD, respiratory failure- Cardiac: NSTEMI/STEMI (non-ICU), CHF, AFib w/ RVR- Sepsis (non-pressor)- DKA (insulin drip)- CIWA- Post-op vascular & minor trauma casesPatient Ratios- Standard: 1:4- Occasionally: 1:5Required SkillsVent managementIV startsTelemetryPA linesConscious sedationNeuro experience (strongly required)IV titration (including insulin drips)Certifications Required- BLS & ACLS – American Heart Association- NIHSSSystem Requirement- EPIC experience – REQUIRED (No exceptions)Experience Required- Minimum: 2 years RN experience- Preferred: 3+ years travel experienceQuick Offer Details/n/nAUTO OFFER/n/n No license or background hits allowed (strict)/n/nMust be non-local (50+ miles from facility)About Malone Healthcare - NursingWith a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone's focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.BenefitsWeekly payHoliday PayGuaranteed HoursContinuing Education401k retirement planPet insuranceReferral bonusMedical benefitsDental benefitsVision benefitsLicense and certification reimbursementLife insurance