Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Springfield, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN – Springfield, IL | 13-week travel nursing assignment starting March 16, 2026. Join an expert cardiac nursing team in Springfield, Illinois, and advance your career in a dynamic cardiac surgery and post-operative care environment. This cardiac nursing job offers hands-on experience with cardiac stepdown and post-surgical patients, collaboration with CVOR and multidisciplinary teams, and the chance to work with cutting-edge cardiovascular technology.

Job Details — Cardiac Stepdown RN / Travel Nurse

• Location: Springfield, IL 62769 (Springfield cardiac nursing jobs; Illinois travel nursing)
• Assignment Type: Travel (Travel Nurse / Travel Registered Nurse)
• Start Date: March 16, 2026
• End Date: June 14, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,500–$2,630/week
• Shift: 8-hour days, Monday–Friday (6:30 AM – 3:00 PM); 5 shifts per week, each shift is 8 hours
• Call: Approximately once a week and every 3rd or 4th weekend (on-call rotation required)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Position Focus: Cardiac stepdown, post-operative cardiac care, support for cardiovascular surgery (CVOR) patients

Job Requirements — Registered Nurse (RN)

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois (required)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from an accredited organization (required)
• Minimum 2 years of recent CVOR, cardiac surgery, or cardiac stepdown nursing experience
• Experience with post-operative cardiac care and hemodynamic monitoring preferred
• Willingness and ability to participate in on-call rotation
• Must not reside within 50 miles of the facility (travel nurse eligibility requirement)
• Time-off requests must be submitted at the time of application

Responsibilities — Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse

• Provide direct patient care for cardiac stepdown and post-surgical cardiac patients
• Monitor, assess, and document patient status, vital signs, and cardiac/hemodynamic data
• Collaborate with CVOR teams, cardiac surgeons, intensivists, and multidisciplinary staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Assist with cardiac surgery procedures and provide post-op handoff and continuity of care
• Respond to emergencies, participate in rapid response and on-call coverage as required
• Provide patient and family education on post-operative recovery, medications, and discharge planning
• Maintain accurate electronic medical record (EMR) documentation and follow hospital protocols for cardiac nursing

Why Join This Cardiac Nursing Team

• Work in a collaborative cardiovascular care environment with experienced cardiac surgery teams
• Opportunity to enhance cardiac stepdown and post-op nursing skills — ideal for RNs with CVOR or cardiac surgery backgrounds
• Springfield, IL offers a welcoming community, local amenities, and easy access to regional healthcare resources
• Competitive travel nurse assignment with professional support for travel Registered Nurses

Apply now: If you are a Registered Nurse with cardiac surgery or CVOR experience seeking a Springfield, IL travel nursing assignment, submit your application today. Please include any time-off requests at application. Join our cardiac care team and make a meaningful impact in cardiac nursing.

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