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

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift | Springfield, IL — 13-week travel RN opportunity at a Magnet-recognized, Level I Trauma Center. Join our cardiac telemetry team and advance your stepdown nursing career in central Illinois.

Job Details

• Location: Springfield, IL 62781 (Springfield healthcare, central Illinois)
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Magnet-recognized, Level I Trauma Center
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (April 6, 2026 – July 6, 2026)
• Role: Cardiac Stepdown RN / Telemetry Nurse (travel nursing opportunity)
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (18:45 – 07:15)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Census: Average daily census of 38
• Scrub Color: Any solid color
• Parking: Free with permit
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2,000 - $2,100 per week

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Cardiac Stepdown, IMC, Telemetry, or PCU experience (ideal for telemetry nurses and stepdown RN candidates)
• Active Illinois RN license required at time of application (Illinois nursing jobs)
• ACLS and BLS certifications (AHA or Red Cross only)
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Experience with Cerner electronic charting system required
• Previous charge nurse, teaching hospital, or Level I trauma experience preferred
• Ability to float to similar units (ICU stepdown or telemetry) as needed
• Proven ability to interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias, telemetry monitoring, and emergency response
• Experience with post-cardiac procedures, hemodialysis management, IV therapy, and wound care
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to adult patients in the Cardiac Stepdown unit (cardiac care, post-op cardiac care)
• Monitor and manage cardiac conditions including post-cardiac angiogram, MI, cardiac cath, and post-operative cardiac surgery patients
• Interpret and respond to cardiac dysrhythmias and continuous telemetry data
• Administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive infusions/drips per protocol
• Perform IV therapy, phlebotomy, and manage central and peripheral lines
• Care for patients with feeding tubes, surgical drains, chest tubes, and respiratory support devices
• Implement isolation precautions and wound care protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV team, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, and rapid response
• Float to like units as needed to meet facility needs
• Educate patients and families on cardiac health, recovery plans, and discharge instructions

Why Join Our Team

• Work at a Magnet-recognized hospital with strong clinical support and professional development for RNs
• Gain experience in a high-acuity, Level I Trauma Center with advanced cardiac services
• Opportunity to work as a travel RN in Springfield — enjoy the city’s rich history, parks, and community amenities

Ready to take the next step in your cardiac nursing career? Apply now to be considered for this Cardiac Stepdown RN (Telemetry Nurse) travel assignment in Springfield, IL. Join our healthcare team today and make a meaningful impact on patient care.

For immediate consideration, submit your resume and current licensure/certifications. We look forward to connecting with experienced stepdown nurses and telemetry RNs interested in travel nursing jobs in Illinois.

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