Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,117 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Springfield, IL (13-week Travel Contract)

Cardiac Stepdown Travel RN in Springfield, IL — 13-week contract at a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center. Illinois RN license required.

Join a dynamic interdisciplinary team in Springfield, Illinois (zip 62781) as a Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry RN. This travel nursing job places you in a fast-paced IMC/PCU environment at a Magnet facility and Level I Trauma Center, offering excellent clinical experience and access to Springfield's vibrant downtown, rich history, and welcoming community.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,890 - $1,990 (competitive travel nurse pay)
• Location: Springfield, IL (zip 62781) — Springfield healthcare / Illinois nursing job
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center, Magnet-designated facility
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (6/15/2026 – 9/14/2026)
• Shift: 3x12-hour days (06:45 – 19:15)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:4 (Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry RN ratio)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Qualifications / Job Requirements (Cardiac Stepdown RN / Telemetry RN)

• Required: Minimum 1 year of recent Cardiac Stepdown / IMC / PCU RN experience
• Required: Active Illinois RN license (must have at submission)
• Required: BLS and NIHSS certifications (AHA or Red Cross only)
• Preferred: ACLS certification
• Experience with telemetry monitoring, cardiac monitoring, and neuro stepdown care
• Previous travel experience required.
• Cerner electronic charting experience preferred
• Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Ability to float within clinical scope as needed
• Must be able to care for ventilated patients and manage tracheostomies

Responsibilities (Cardiac / Telemetry / IMC RN)

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult patients in a dedicated IMC / Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry unit
• Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias, telemetry strips, and continuous cardiac monitoring
• Respond to emergencies and participate in rapid response and code situations as appropriate
• Care for post-cardiac angiogram, MI, cardiac cath, cardiac surgery patients, and perform sheath removal care
• Manage feeding tubes, pre/post hemodialysis care, renal failure, and complex IV therapies
• Administer blood products, cardiac and vasoactive drips, procedural sedation, and wound care
• Provide care for patients with neurological, orthopedic, plastic surgery, and respiratory needs
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams including PT, RT, pharmacy, and social services to optimize patient outcomes
• Float to other units within scope as needed to meet facility staffing and patient-care needs

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel nurse assignment in Springfield, Illinois. This Cardiac Stepdown RN role is ideal for Telemetry RNs and IMC nurses seeking hands-on cardiac and critical care experience in a top-tier facility. Apply now to join our healthcare team and explore Springfield's local attractions while delivering exceptional patient care.

Apply now — Join our healthcare team today and take the next step in your travel nursing 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 #487501. 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

About GHR Healthcare

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

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