Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Kalamazoo, MI
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,991/weekOverview
- Start Date08/24/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN opportunity in Kalamazoo, MI for an experienced Registered Nurse seeking a 13-week assignment in intermediate care/telemetry. Join a supportive stepdown team in vibrant Southwest Michigan and provide high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced cardiac stepdown unit.
Job Details
- Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Stepdown Intermediate Care / Telemetry Nursing
- Location: Kalamazoo, MI 49048
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
- Shifts per Week: 3
- Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,770 - $1,870
- Patient Ratio: 1:4
- Charting System: Cerner PowerChart
- Floating: May float to like units or to care for similar patient populations as needed
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of 2 years of recent stepdown, progressive care, telemetry, or ICU nursing experience
- ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS required
- Cerner PowerChart experience required
- Ability to work in a fast-paced intermediate care environment
- First-time travelers are welcome
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and teamwork
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality bedside nursing care to adult and geriatric stepdown patients
- Monitor cardiac telemetry and manage patients with complex medical and surgical needs
- Support patients recovering from CHF, sepsis, pneumonia, stroke, DKA, and post-surgical conditions
- Perform ongoing assessments, medication administration, and care coordination
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote safe, effective patient outcomes
- Respond quickly to changes in patient condition and escalate concerns appropriately
- Maintain accurate documentation in Cerner PowerChart
- Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a dynamic stepdown nursing setting
Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown RN travel nurse job in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and take the next step in your healthcare career.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
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About Kalamazoo, MI
As a travel nurse in Kalamazoo, MI here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Kalamazoo is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- In summer, average highs range from 80-85°F, while winter sees average lows of 17-22°F.
- Be prepared for warm summers and cold winters.
- Short term rentals are available in Kalamazoo and can be found with relative ease.
- Many options are available for furnished housing, catering to the needs of travel nurses.
- Kalamazoo is car-friendly, with easy navigation and parking.
- Public transportation options include Metro Transit buses, providing convenient travel within the city.
- Kalamazoo is diverse, with a mix of age ranges due to the presence of universities.
- Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
- The city hosts a large population of travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities and educational institutions.
- Kalamazoo offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a rich art culture with the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, live music venues, and sports activities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Kal-Haven Trail and enjoy recreational activities along Lake Michigan's shore.
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