Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
South Bend, IN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) on a travel assignment in South Bend, IN 46601. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced RNs seeking travel nursing jobs in Indiana, offering a vibrant city atmosphere, cultural attractions, and access to scenic parks along the St. Joseph River. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in cardiac and stroke patient care.

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Details

• Location: South Bend, Indiana 46601
• Assignment Type: Travel Nursing Contract
• Unit: 7th Floor Intermediate Cardiac/Stroke Unit
• Shift: 3x12 Hour Nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 12/8/2025 – End: 3/9/2026)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratio: 1:4 (nights may be 1:5)
• Charting System: Cerner EMR
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue or White
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1890 - $1940

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (pending accepted, must be active prior to start)
• At least 1 year of recent experience in cardiac stepdown, telemetry, or intermediate care nursing
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Strong skills in cardiac rhythm interpretation and response (must pass Tele Rhythm Identification Quiz)
• Experience administering cardiac drips (Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lasix)
• Proven experience with stroke and telemetry patients
• Willingness to float to similar or lower acuity units as needed
• Must reside at least 50 miles from South Bend, IN (local candidates not accepted)
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Preferred: Cerner charting experience

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a busy cardiac stepdown/intermediate care unit
• Monitor, interpret, and respond to cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias
• Administer and manage cardiac drips (no titration required)
• Care for patients with telemetry, stroke, CHF, chest pain, myocardial infarction (MI), syncope, hypertension, and overdose diagnoses
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy
• Float to similar or lower acuity units as needed
• Accurately document patient care using Cerner electronic medical records
• Complete orientation and required modules prior to assignment start

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse in South Bend, Indiana, and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

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