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

Join a dynamic acute care team as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse in Bloomington, Illinois. This travel Registered Nurse job offers the opportunity to work in a well-established 32-bed intermediate care unit serving a diverse patient population with a wide range of cardiac, respiratory, medical, and surgical needs. Bloomington is a welcoming Central Illinois city known for its convenient location, friendly community, and easy access to parks, dining, and local attractions—making it a great place to live and work.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Setting: Acute care Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
• Shifts per Week: 3 shifts
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Rotation: Nights, weekends, and holidays with rotation participation
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130-$2,250
• Start Date: 8/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Unit Size: 32 private rooms
• Charting System: EPIC
• Medication System: Pyxis
• Orientation: One day with the education team and one day of floor orientation

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license
• At least 1 year of recent acute care nursing experience required
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry rhythms
• Comfortable caring for patients with chest tubes
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification
• Current NIHSS certification
• Experience in stepdown, telemetry, cardiac, or similar acute care settings preferred
• Ability to adapt quickly and float as needed based on patient care needs

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care for patients with complex medical and surgical conditions
• Care for patients with diagnoses such as CHF, COPD, diabetes, sepsis, renal disorders, DKA, pneumonia, alcohol withdrawal, and overdose
• Manage patients requiring BiPAP, CPAP, tracheostomy care, chest tubes, NG tubes, PICC lines, central lines, and post-ablation or cath lab monitoring
• Monitor telemetry and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and support safe, efficient care using EPIC and Pyxis
• Collaborate with the care team to support a patient ratio of approximately 3-4 patients per nurse
• Float to ICU or general medical floors as needed based on experience and unit staffing needs
• Maintain a professional, team-oriented approach while delivering compassionate bedside care

Apply now for this rewarding Illinois nursing job and join a dedicated acute care team in Bloomington today.

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