Travel Step Down Unit RN - $2,167 per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Evansville, Indiana. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Stepdown Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/02/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown Travel Nursing Contract in Evansville, Indiana Join a high-performing 22-bed cardiac stepdown unit as a Travel Registered Nurse in Evansville, Indiana. This 13-week night-shift nursing contract offers consistent scheduling, a strong nurse-to-patient ratio, and opportunities to advance your expertise in telemetry, post-procedure care, and progressive patient management. Care for complex cardiac, neurologic, and medical-surgical patients in a collaborative teaching-hospital environment. Evansville provides a welcoming southwestern Indiana setting with riverfront amenities, local culture, and convenient access to outdoor recreation. Travel Nursing Job Details Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,030 Location: Evansville, Indiana Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: November 2, 2026 Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m. Unit: 22-bed cardiac stepdown unit with typical night ratios of 1:3–4 Schedule Requirements: Three weekends every six weeks and every other holiday Float Expectation: May float within the nurse’s skill set to nearby affiliated campuses with advance notice Documentation: Recent Epic experience required, including completion of a checkoff class Registered Nurse Job Requirements Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; current compact license required Associate degree or nursing certificate At least 2 years of RN experience, including 1 full year in a cardiac stepdown, progressive care, or similar high-acuity setting At least 1 prior travel nursing assignment Level II trauma experience Current AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications Recent Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting experience Strong telemetry knowledge and ability to pass required telemetry assessments Excellent patient assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and adaptability skills Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care for cardiac, neurologic, and medically complex progressive-care patients Monitor and interpret telemetry and 12-lead EKG findings while recognizing changes in patient condition Care for patients recovering from cardiac catheterization, stent placement, cardiac interventions, and pacemaker procedures Assess and manage arrhythmias, stroke, sepsis, diabetic ketoacidosis, respiratory distress, detoxification and CIWA needs, and patients with feeding tubes Initiate and titrate medications and infusions such as Cardizem, amiodarone, nicardipine, nitroglycerin, insulin, and heparin according to orders and protocol Perform focused neurologic assessments, NIHSS evaluations, and dysphagia screenings Provide post-cardiac catheterization care, including femoral access site and TR band management Manage chest tubes, CPAP, Optiflow, peripheral IV insertion, and other progressive-care interventions Support a collaborative learning environment, including precepting students and new team members when needed Prioritize safe, compassionate patient care while responding effectively to changing patient needs Apply now for this cardiac stepdown Travel RN opportunity in Evansville, Indiana, and join a collaborative healthcare team. 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 - Travel Job ID 526539. 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 - Travel 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.