Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Fort Wayne, IN
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$2,243/week
Posted 1 day ago

Overview

  • Start Date09/21/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,243/week

Description

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) - Night Shift in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Join a dynamic acute care team in Fort Wayne, IN, as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) providing high-quality care to neuro stepdown and progressive care patients. Fort Wayne offers a welcoming Midwest community with a growing healthcare presence, a strong local culture, and a comfortable setting for professionals looking to build their careers. This night shift nursing opportunity is ideal for experienced PCU and stepdown nurses who want to strengthen their neuro assessment skills, support patients requiring close monitoring, and work in a fast-paced, collaborative hospital environment.

Job Details

  • Location: Fort Wayne, IN 46845
  • Healthcare Setting: Acute care, Cardiac Stepdown / Neuro Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
  • Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
  • Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week
  • Start Date: 9/21/2026
  • Duration: 22 weeks
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,000 - $2,100
  • Charting System: EPIC
  • Orientation: Jumpstart program, EPIC training, and 1-2 unit-based training days

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of PCU, Progressive Care, or Stepdown RN experience required
  • Previous neuro experience required
  • Active Indiana RN license or compact RN license required
  • Current BLS certification required
  • Current ACLS certification required
  • NIHSS certification required, or ability to obtain before start
  • Ability to work night shift and adapt to a collaborative acute care environment
  • Drip titration experience preferred for experienced cardiac and stepdown nurses

Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled bedside nursing care for neuro stepdown and progressive care patients
  • Monitor patient condition closely and respond quickly to changes in status
  • Administer medications and manage therapies according to unit protocols and patient needs
  • Support drip titration for patients requiring advanced clinical monitoring
  • Float to like units as needed, including MedSurg when appropriate
  • Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and the care team to promote safe patient outcomes
  • Use EPIC, PYXIS, Philips defibrillators, and Philips bedside monitors in daily workflow
  • Maintain safe patient ratios of approximately 3-4:1 on progressive care and 4-5:1 on MedSurg

Why Apply?

  • Great opportunity for experienced RN candidates seeking Fort Wayne healthcare jobs
  • Work in a supportive acute care environment with strong clinical resources
  • Gain valuable experience in cardiac stepdown, neuro stepdown, and progressive care nursing
  • Enjoy a structured orientation and EPIC training to help you succeed

Apply now to join a healthcare team in Fort Wayne, Indiana and take the next step in your Cardiac Stepdown RN career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We 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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #513045. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cardiac Stepdown

Employer

GHR Healthcare

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7 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare

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Pros

Love my recruiter, Chase Nelson!!!

Cons

None

Recommends working with GHR Healthcare

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About Fort Wayne, IN

As a travel nurse in Fort Wayne, IN here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 84°F and lows of 63°F.
  • Average winter highs of 32°F and lows of 18°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with a well-maintained road system.
  • Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.
Demographics
  • Diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
  • Fort Wayne has a growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, sports events including minor league baseball and hockey, and numerous outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports along the rivers.
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