Stepdown Registered Nurse
Elkhart, IN
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs
$2,056/weekOverview
- Start Date03/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration9 weeks
Pay
Description
Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Stepdown Unit (Travel/Contract)
Location: Elkhart, Indiana
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Stepdown - Flexible Acuity)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 9 weeks
Job Details
- Start Date: ASAP
- Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Call Requirement: None
- Floating Requirement: Medical-Surgical (MS) level
- Holiday Requirement: 1 holiday per 13-week contract
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Charting System: Cerner
- Scrub Color: Royal Blue
Experience Requirements
- Years of Specialty Experience Required: 1 year
- First-time Travelers: Not accepted (hard stop)
- Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
- Locals: Not accepted; must live at least 50 miles away from the facility
- Pending License: Accepted
Certifications Required
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
- BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
Preferred Certification:
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Compliance & Documentation Requirements
- Background check covering last 7 years and all states lived/worked in, required within 90 days of start
- Education verification or copy of diploma/transcripts required
- Physical exam required
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (2-step PPD or Qgold accepted; T-Spots not accepted)
- TB questionnaire required prior to start and annually
- Immunizations or titers required for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
- Varicella
- Negative 12-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (includes amphetamines, cannabinoids, MDMA, methamphetamines, buprenorphine, oxycodone, fentanyl, cocaine, methadone, tramadol, benzodiazepines, morphine/opiate)
- Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required prior to start; documentation must be on file by December 15
- COVID vaccine exemption allowed with medical or religious documentation
Additional Notes
- Travelers are allowed to call off twice per assignment without penalty; a third call-off may result in contract termination or coaching
- Facility requires completion of multiple pre-start modules (approx. 8-10 hours) prior to assignment start; candidates are paid for module completion
- Candidates must submit a clear, passport-style photo for badge issuance
- Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement required prior to start
This position is ideal for experienced travel RNs who meet the certification and documentation requirements and are comfortable working night shifts in a stepdown unit with flexible acuity.
Employer
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
2 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare - PH Division
Elkhart, IN
About
Located at the confluence of the Elkhart and St. Joseph rivers in Northern Indiana, railroads previously dominated the city of Elkhart in its early years, as seen at the NYC RR Museum. Today it may best be known as the world's RV Capital, which began back in the mid-1930s when companies first began manufacturing travel trailers here. Elkhart is a vibrant city with a mix of old and new, from historic theaters to fine restaurants and plenty of venues for sipping a quality craft brew. The Ruthmere Museum, set in a home that once belonged to a prominent Elkhart family, lets you explore more of the local history. The Lerner Theatre in the heart of town has a stunning interior and exterior that makes it feel as if you're in the 1920s while enjoying a variety of concerts.
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