Travel Adult Cardiac Intermediate Unit RN - $2,394 per week (Hiring Immediately)

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse - Travel RN Assignment in Peoria, Illinois Travel to Peoria, IL for a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse opportunity in a fast-paced acute care setting. Peoria, Illinois (61637) offers a convenient Midwest location for your travel assignment. This travel nursing job is ideal for an experienced RN who wants to strengthen critical care skills while caring for complex cardiac and medical patients in a supportive healthcare environment. Job Details Position: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nursing Location: Peoria, Illinois (ZIP 61637) Setting: Acute Care Stepdown Unit Start Date: 09/14/2026 Assignment Length: 13 weeks Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week Shift Duration: 12-hour nights Estimated Schedule: 3 shifts per week Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday rotation Charting System: EPIC Orientation: Unit and charting orientation included before floor assignment Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130 - $2,250 Job Requirements Active Illinois RN license, or proof that the application process has been initiated Prior ICU or Intermediate/Stepdown nursing experience with a 3:1 or 2:1 nurse-to-patient ratio Progressive care or telemetry-only experience is not sufficient Strong tracheostomy and ventilator experience required BLS certification required ACLS certification recommended Ability to care for patients with complex medical and cardiac conditions Comfort working nights, weekends, and rotating holidays Responsibilities Provide high-quality bedside care for stepdown patients with complex cardiac and medical needs Monitor and manage patients with diagnoses such as CHF, COPD, sepsis, DKA, renal conditions, pneumonia, and post-surgical recovery Titrate medications and drips as clinically indicated, including Cardene, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Heparin, and vasopressors Care for patients requiring BiPAP, CPAP, trach care, ventilator support, chest tubes, NG tubes, G-tubes, PICC lines, and central lines Collaborate with charge nurses, PCTs, and the broader interdisciplinary care team to support safe patient flow and quality outcomes Interpret bedside monitoring and work closely with telemetry support while confirming rhythm strips as needed Float to other appropriate units based on experience and patient care needs Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining strong clinical judgment and attention to detail Apply now to join this Cardiac Stepdown RN travel opportunity in Peoria, Illinois. 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 512611. 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.5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386