Posted 10/07/2026 · Job #526741
Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Quincy, Illinois
Job Description
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown | Illinois Travel Nursing Contract
Join our healthcare team for a 13-week travel nursing assignment as a Registered Nurse in cardiac stepdown and non-invasive cardiology in Quincy, Illinois. This cardiac stepdown RN role offers the opportunity to care for patients undergoing advanced cardiac testing and diagnostic procedures while working alongside cardiologists and a collaborative multidisciplinary team. Quincy is a welcoming Mississippi River community known for its scenic surroundings, historic character, and relaxed Midwestern atmosphere.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,370-$2,500
- Location: Quincy, Illinois
- Healthcare Setting: Acute care cardiac stepdown / non-invasive cardiology
- Start Date: November 9, 2026
- End Date: February 8, 2027
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
- Nursing Shift: 8-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday
- Weekend Call: Every third weekend, Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Electronic Medical Record: EPIC
- Trauma Level: II
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Illinois
- At least 1 year of professional nursing experience, preferably in cardiac stepdown, cardiology, telemetry, or another acute-care setting
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association
- Current NIH Stroke Scale certification
- Strong patient assessment, cardiac monitoring, communication, and clinical documentation skills
- Ability to work scheduled weekday shifts and participate in the required weekend call rotation
Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to patients in a cardiac stepdown and non-invasive cardiology environment
- Monitor patients undergoing cardiac function tests, diagnostic procedures, and advanced imaging
- Support care related to electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, stress testing, heart monitors, and cardiac CT procedures
- Care for both inpatient and outpatient populations according to established clinical standards
- Recognize changes in patient condition, initiate appropriate interventions, and communicate findings to the care team
- Collaborate with cardiologists and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate individualized patient care
- Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in EPIC
- Promote patient safety, education, and a positive experience throughout testing and treatment
Apply now for this Registered Nurse travel contract in Quincy, Illinois, and take the next step in your cardiac nursing career!
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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