Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Peoria, IL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) travel job in Peoria, IL (zip code 61637). This 13-week healthcare assignment offers the opportunity to deliver specialized cardiac care in a modern acute care setting. Peoria is a top destination for Illinois nursing jobs, known for its vibrant riverfront, welcoming community, and scenic parks—making it an ideal location for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and lifestyle benefits.

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Details

• Location: Peoria, Illinois 61637
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: January 19, 2026
• End Date: April 20, 2026
• Healthcare Setting: Acute Care – Cardiac Stepdown Unit (20 beds)
• Nursing Shift: 12-hour nights (7pm–7am)
• Hours: 36 hours per week, every other weekend and holiday rotation
• Charting System: EPIC
• Dress Code: Any color scrubs

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license or proof of application
• Minimum 1 year recent ICU or Intermediate/Stepdown RN experience (nurse-to-patient ratio 3:1 or 2:1)
• Experience with trach and ventilated patients
• BLS certification (AHA required)
• ACLS certification recommended
• Proficient in titrating cardiac drips (Cardene, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Heparin, Vasopressors)
• Must pass a drug screen (OSF is a drug-free campus)

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients with cardiac, respiratory, renal, and neurological conditions
• Manage advanced therapies: BiPAP, CPAP, ventilators, trachs, chest tubes, G-tubes, NG tubes, PICC lines, central lines
• Titrate and monitor cardiac drips as required
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including charge nurses, patient care techs, and monitor techs
• Interpret and confirm cardiac monitor strips; respond promptly to changes in patient status
• Float to ICU, other Stepdown, or General Medicine units as needed
• Document patient care accurately using EPIC
• Participate in comprehensive orientation (EPIC training, unit orientation, floor shadowing)

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Peoria, Illinois and take the next step in your nursing career with this Cardiac Stepdown RN travel job!

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