Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,268 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Job in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Travel to Fort Wayne, Indiana for a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse opportunity in acute care progressive care. Join a supportive team caring for neuro stepdown and progressive patients while building your travel nursing career in a welcoming Midwest community.

Job Details

• Position: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
• Setting: Acute Care Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 22 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
• Orientation: Jumpstart program, EPIC training, and 1-2 days on unit
• Floating: May float to like units as needed, including MedSurg and telemetry-related units
• Patient Ratio: 3-4:1 on progressive care, 4-5:1 on MedSurg

Job Requirements

• Active Indiana RN license or compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years of PCU, stepdown, or progressive care nursing experience
• Previous neuro experience required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIH certification required, or ability to obtain before start
• EPIC charting experience preferred
• Ability to work night shifts in a team-based acute care environment

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care for neuro stepdown and progressive care patients
• Monitor patient status, assess changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly
• Administer medications, perform nursing assessments, and document care accurately in EPIC
• Manage drip titration when experienced and support telemetry or MedSurg needs when floated
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to support patient outcomes
• Maintain patient safety, comfort, and continuity of care throughout the shift
• Adapt to floating assignments and remain flexible in a dynamic acute care hospital setting

Apply now for this Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN job in Fort Wayne, Indiana and join a healthcare team that values clinical excellence and flexibility.

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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 #507160. 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

learn more.