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

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) travel opportunity in Rockford, IL — 13-week contract. Active RN license, 1+ year Cardiac Stepdown/Cath Lab experience, BLS required (ACLS preferred).

Are you an experienced Cardiac Stepdown RN seeking a rewarding travel nursing assignment? Join a collaborative cardiac care team in Rockford, Illinois and work in a modern facility specializing in cardiac telemetry, cath lab, and electrophysiology (EP) procedures. Enjoy the River District, diverse dining, and a welcoming community while advancing your cardiac nursing skills.

Job Details

• Location: Rockford, IL 61104 — Rockford, Illinois nursing jobs / travel nursing jobs
• Assignment Type: Travel / Travel RN / Travel Nurse
• Unit: Cardiac Stepdown / Cath Lab / Cardiac Telemetry / EP
• Start Date: March 30, 2026
• End Date: June 27, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 4 x 10-hour day shifts (07:00 – 17:30), Monday – Friday
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Call: Rotating call 1-2 nights per week; rotating weekend call every 3-4 weeks; possible holiday call
• Candidates: Travel candidates only (no local candidates)

Key Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the U.S.
• Minimum 1 year of recent clinical experience in Cardiac Stepdown, Cardiac Cath Lab, or Interventional Radiology
• Experience with MacLab monitoring and cardiac cath & EP procedures
• BLS (current) required; ACLS preferred
• Strong critical thinking, telemetry interpretation, and communication skills
• Ability to participate in rotating call schedule

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and continuous monitoring for cardiac stepdown and post-procedure cath lab patients
• Assist and circulate during interventional radiology, cardiac catheterization, and electrophysiology procedures
• Utilize MacLab and electronic health record systems for accurate monitoring and documentation
• Interpret telemetry and respond to changes in cardiac rhythm or patient status
• Collaborate with cardiologists, interventional teams, and multidisciplinary staff to deliver high-quality cardiac care
• Respond to emergencies and participate in on-call rotations as scheduled
• Educate patients and families on procedures, recovery expectations, discharge planning, and ongoing cardiac health

This travel nursing job is ideal for Cardiac Stepdown RNs, Cath Lab RN specialists, telemetry nurses, and travel nurses with cardiac experience seeking short-term contract work in Illinois. Estimated weekly pay: $3030–$3200/week. Competitive pay and travel nurse benefits available.

Apply now to join a dedicated cardiac team in Rockford, IL. Join our healthcare team today and make a meaningful impact in cardiac patient care!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.