Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Rockford, IL
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$3,385/weekOverview
- Start Date10/12/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel RN opportunity in Rockford, IL 61104 for a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse with procedural, cath lab, or interventional radiology experience. Join a high-acuity cardiovascular care team for a 13-week assignment in a strong Midwest healthcare community.
Job Details
- Position: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 10-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Call Coverage: Rotating weekday, weekend, and holiday call
- Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $3,020 - $3,180
- Location: Rockford, IL 61104
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Experience in cardiac stepdown, cath lab, interventional radiology, or a related procedural setting
- Experience with electrophysiology (EP) cases preferred
- Ability to perform both scrub and monitoring roles
- ARRT certification required
- AHA certifications required; RQI is not accepted
- Comfortable participating in rotating call coverage
Responsibilities
- Support patients undergoing cardiac and interventional procedures
- Perform scrub and monitoring responsibilities during procedural cases
- Assist with interventional radiology, cardiology, and cath lab case coverage
- Deliver safe, compassionate, and efficient patient care in a high-acuity environment
- Collaborate with physicians and the care team to ensure smooth workflow and positive outcomes
- Respond to rotating weekday, weekend, and holiday call as scheduled
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow established protocols
Apply now to join this travel nursing opportunity in Rockford, Illinois and bring your cardiac stepdown expertise to a dynamic procedural care team.
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
GHR Healthcare
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About Rockford, IL
As a Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in Rockford, IL here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Rockford, IL is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
- Average summer highs in Rockford, IL are around 83°F, while winter lows can drop to around 14°F, so be prepared for both warm summers and cold winters.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Rockford, IL, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially with the help of local real estate agencies and online rental platforms.
- Rockford, IL is car-friendly with easily navigable roads and highways.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger metropolitan areas.
- Rockford, IL has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues in the area may include allergies and respiratory conditions.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities in the area.
- Rockford, IL offers a variety of things to do, including a vibrant restaurant scene, cultural and art museums, music venues, sports facilities, and outdoor attractions such as the Anderson Japanese Gardens and the River District along the Rock River.
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