Telemetry Step Down RN
South Bend, IN
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel nursing opportunity in South Bend, IN. 13-week assignment on an Intermediate Cardiac/Stroke unit; ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required. Apply now for this South Bend healthcare job!

Join a dynamic healthcare team in South Bend, Indiana, as a Cardiac Stepdown RN (telemetry nurse) on the 7th Floor Intermediate Cardiac/Stroke unit. This 13-week travel contract offers a high-acuity, fast-paced clinical setting caring for adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac and stroke diagnoses. South Bend is a vibrant city with a welcoming community, parks, and the scenic St. Joseph River — ideal for travel nurses and RNs seeking Indiana nursing jobs.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,890 – $1,990 (competitive travel RN pay)
• Location: South Bend, IN 46601 — travel nursing job in South Bend, Indiana
• Setting: Short Term Acute Care – Intermediate Cardiac/Stroke Unit (cardiac stepdown / telemetry)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 20, 2026 – July 20, 2026)
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (19:00 – 07:00)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: 1:4 (cardiac/telemetry)
• Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Every other weekend & holiday
• Parking: Free overnight parking in garage; free parking in designated outside lots

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent cardiac stepdown or telemetry nursing experience (2 years preferred)
• Active Registered Nurse license (pending accepted, must be active prior to start)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Proficiency in reading, identifying, and reacting to cardiac rhythms (must pass Tele Rhythm Identification Quiz)
• Experience with cardiac drips (Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lasix)
• Experience caring for stroke and renal patients
• Ability to float to like or lesser units as needed
• Cerner EMR/charting experience preferred
• Must live outside a 50-mile radius from South Bend
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with cardiac, stroke, and telemetry needs
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms (telemetry/ECG) and respond appropriately
• Manage and titrate cardiac drips and vasoactive infusions as required
• Care for patients requiring hemodialysis coordination (performed by outside company)
• Administer all modes of oxygenation except ventilators
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, and others
• Float to similar units within the facility as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation using Cerner EMR
• Adhere to professional conduct standards, facility policies, and patient safety protocols

Experience the energy of South Bend while advancing your nursing career in a supportive and innovative hospital environment. This travel RN role is ideal for telemetry nurses and cardiac stepdown RNs seeking short-term assignments in Indiana nursing jobs.

Apply now to join our South Bend healthcare team — submit your resume and current licenses/certifications today. Join our healthcare team today and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives!

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