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: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) Job – Springfield, Illinois

Experienced Registered Nurse needed for a travel RN opportunity in Springfield, Illinois on a high-acuity cardiac stepdown unit. Springfield, Illinois (zip 62781) offers a welcoming Midwest atmosphere with historic charm, local dining, and convenient access to parks and cultural attractions—making it an appealing place to live and work during your assignment. Join a fast-paced acute care team, care for adult telemetry patients, and build your Illinois nursing career in a rewarding 13-week healthcare assignment.

Job Details

• Setting: Acute care cardiac stepdown / intermediate care unit
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts per week; every other weekend required
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,890-$1,990
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Charting System: Cerner preferred
• Patient Ratio: 4:1
• Patient Population: Adults
• Location: Springfield, Illinois

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent nursing experience required
• Active Illinois RN license required at time of submission
• BLS and NIHSS required
• ACLS preferred
• Travel nursing experience required
• Experience in telemetry, stepdown, PCU, DOU, or IMC strongly preferred
• Comfort managing cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmias, and rapid response situations
• Ability to work every other weekend
• Comfort floating within scope to meet facility needs
• Cerner experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality bedside care to cardiac stepdown and intermediate care patients
• Monitor telemetry, interpret rhythm changes, and respond appropriately to cardiac events
• Care for patients with complex cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, and post-operative needs
• Administer medications and manage therapies such as cardiac drips, vasoactive drips, heparin protocols, and procedural sedation support as ordered and within scope
• Perform and support advanced nursing care including IV therapy, central line care, phlebotomy, feeding tube care, and wound management
• Manage patients requiring respiratory support such as BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, tracheostomy care, and ventilator support
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, rapid response, and other support services
• Deliver safe, compassionate patient care while maintaining strong communication with the care team

Apply now for this travel registered nurse job in Springfield, Illinois and join a supportive acute care healthcare team today.

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 #511394. 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.