Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,243 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: 09/21/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel 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 36.0 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.