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

Travel Nurse opportunity: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Nights in Rock Island, IL. 13-week travel assignment; EPIC; $2,200–$2,320/week. Apply now.

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week travel assignment in Rock Island, Illinois. This progressive care/telemetry role offers the chance to provide specialized cardiac stepdown care in a collaborative environment. Located in the heart of the Quad Cities along the Mississippi River, Rock Island provides a welcoming community, parks, arts, and easy access to nearby Bettendorf, Moline, and Muscatine — ideal for travel nurses seeking Illinois nursing jobs or Iowa nursing jobs.

Job Details

• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,200 – $2,320
• Location: Rock Island, IL 61201 (Quad Cities)
• Setting: Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care / Telemetry Unit
• Shift: Nights — 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (12-hour shifts), 3 shifts per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: May float within same discipline across local campuses (Rock Island, Bettendorf, Moline, Muscatine)
• EMR: EPIC (EPIC experience required)
• Role: Travel Nurse / Cardiac Stepdown RN / Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent Stepdown/Progressive Care/Telemetry experience
• Active RN license in Illinois or Iowa (must be active at time of submission)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or American Red Cross)
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Valid Driver’s License (required for submission)
• Professional reference from a supervisor/manager within the last 24 months (preferred)
• Completed skills checklist specific to Stepdown/Progressive Care (required)
• First-time travel nurses welcome — supportive orientation provided

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate nursing care to cardiac stepdown and progressive care patients
• Continuous cardiac monitoring and telemetry interpretation; recognize and respond to clinical changes promptly
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions as prescribed, following hospital protocols
• Document patient care accurately and timely using EPIC EMR
• Maintain a safe, patient-centered environment for patients and families
• Float to other local campuses within the same discipline as needed

Why Join Our Healthcare Team

• Compelling travel nurse assignment with competitive weekly pay
• Work in a collaborative cardiac stepdown/progressive care team with opportunities to use critical care and telemetry skills
• Explore the Quad Cities region — affordable living, outdoor recreation, and local culture
• Supportive environment for first-time travelers and experienced travel nurses alike

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Cardiac Stepdown RN (Travel Nurse, Nights) in Rock Island, IL. Submit your resume, active RN license, BLS/ACLS, and EPIC experience to be considered. Join us and advance your progressive care nursing career in the Quad Cities.

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