Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Bloomington, IL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,394/weekOverview
- Start Date10/12/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Bring your cardiac stepdown nursing expertise to a supportive acute-care team in Bloomington, IL. This travel Registered Nurse (RN) assignment offers the chance to care for a diverse patient population in a well-organized intermediate care unit with private rooms, EPIC charting, and a collaborative environment focused on high-quality patient care.
Job Details
- Setting: Acute Care Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care Unit
- Location: Bloomington, IL 61701 - central Illinois healthcare setting with a welcoming community and convenient local amenities
- Type: Travel RN / Travel Nurse Job
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts; rotating weekends and holidays
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130 - $2,250
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Patient Ratio: Approximately 3-4 patients per nurse
- Charting System: EPIC
- Orientation: One day with the education team plus one day of floor orientation
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 1 year of acute care nursing or stepdown nursing experience
- Ability to read telemetry strips confidently
- Comfort working with chest tubes
- Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Experience caring for complex medical and cardiac patients preferred
- Willingness to float to ICU or general medical units as needed based on experience level
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled patient care for individuals with cardiac, respiratory, neuro, surgical, and medical diagnoses
- Monitor telemetry and respond promptly to changes in patient status
- Care for patients with devices and treatments such as BiPAP, CPAP, trachs, chest tubes, NG tubes, PICC lines, and central lines
- Support patients recovering from procedures such as ablations and cath lab interventions
- Administer medications and manage patient documentation using EPIC and Pyxis systems
- Float as needed to other units within the scope of your experience
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to promote safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care
Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown RN travel job in Bloomington, Illinois and join a team that values quality care, teamwork, and professional growth.
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.
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About Bloomington, IL
As a Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in Bloomington, IL here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Bloomington, IL is slightly lower than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, making it an affordable place to live.
- Average summer highs in Bloomington, IL reach around 85°F, while winter lows drop to about 17°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Bloomington, IL and can be found relatively easily.
- Bloomington, IL is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Bloomington, IL has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses in the winter.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Bloomington, IL offers a variety of activities including restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, sports facilities, and outdoor recreational opportunities such as golf courses, skating rinks, and trails for jogging and cycling.
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