Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  01/26/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – Night Shift in Springfield, Illinois

Advance your nursing career as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) in Springfield, IL! Join our Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center and provide expert cardiac care in a top-rated acute care hospital. This healthcare job offers professional growth, a supportive team environment, and access to Springfield's vibrant community, affordable living, and local attractions.

• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $2000-$2050

• Location: Springfield, IL 62781 (Illinois nursing jobs)
• Healthcare Setting: Acute Care Hospital – Cardiac Stepdown Unit
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: 12/15/2025 – End: 3/16/2026)
• Nursing Shift: Night shift, 12-hour shifts (18:45 – 07:15); 3x12 or 4x12 per week
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Population: Adult cardiac patients (Avg. Daily Census: 38)
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Any solid color
• Parking: Free with permit

• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in Cardiac Stepdown, Intermediate Care (IMC), Telemetry, or similar clinical support units
• Active Illinois RN license (required at time of application)
• Certifications:
  
  ACLS and BLS (AHA or Red Cross only); NIHSS preferred
• Experience with Cerner electronic charting system
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Level I Trauma Center and teaching hospital experience preferred
• Ability to float to similar nursing units as needed
• Availability to work every other weekend and 2 out of 3 major holidays

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult cardiac patients and those with complex medical needs
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms; respond rapidly to cardiac emergencies
• Manage pre- and post-cardiac procedures including angiogram, cardiac catheterization, cardiac surgery, sheath removal, and TR band application
• Administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Perform IV therapy, phlebotomy, and central/peripheral line care
• Care for patients with feeding tubes, surgical drains, chest tubes, and respiratory support devices (CPAP/BIPAP, HFNC, oxygen therapy)
• Implement isolation precautions and provide advanced wound care, including wound vac management
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, PT, RT, pharmacy, social services, etc.)
• Float to similar units as required to meet facility needs
• Participate in orientation and ongoing nursing education modules

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Springfield, Illinois and make a difference in cardiac patient care!

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GHR Healthcare Job . 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

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