Posted 09/18/2026 · Job #519000
Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Springfield, Illinois
Job Description
Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Springfield, Illinois
Travel RN opportunity in Springfield, IL: join a fast-paced cardiac stepdown and telemetry unit caring for complex adult patients in an acute care hospital. Springfield offers a welcoming Midwestern atmosphere, a friendly community, and convenient access to local dining, parks, and historic attractions, making it a comfortable and appealing place to live and work during your assignment. If you are an experienced Registered Nurse with strong clinical skills, adaptability, and a team-focused mindset, this 13-week nursing assignment could be a great fit.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / PCU / Telemetry
- Location: Springfield, Illinois 62781
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Schedule: 3x12s preferred; 4x12s may be considered
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000-$2,100
- Setting: Acute care hospital, adult inpatient unit
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
- Floating: May float as needed within scope
- Charting System: Cerner preferred
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, cardiac stepdown, PCU, intermediate care, or IMC strongly preferred
- Comfort with high-acuity cardiac and neuro patient populations
- Ability to work nights and every other weekend
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate care to adult stepdown, PCU, and telemetry patients
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize changes in patient condition quickly
- Manage patients recovering from cardiac procedures, MI, and related interventions
- Support patients with neuro, respiratory, renal, and other complex medical needs as assigned
- Administer medications and IV therapies in accordance with facility protocols
- Collaborate with rapid response, respiratory therapy, and interdisciplinary care teams
- Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with the care team
- Adapt to a fast-paced acute care environment with strong patient throughput and varied diagnoses
- Float within scope to support facility needs when required
Why Travel Nurses Choose This Opportunity
- Competitive weekly pay for a cardiac stepdown travel nursing assignment
- Work in a respected acute care hospital in Springfield, Illinois
- Gain experience in telemetry, PCU, and high-acuity adult inpatient care
- Ideal for Registered Nurses seeking travel healthcare jobs with night-shift consistency
Apply now to join this Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN opportunity in Springfield, 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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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