Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,318 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment in Rockford, Illinois (61114)

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse travel job in Rockford, Illinois (61114): 13-week night shift assignment in an acute care hospital for an experienced RN in stepdown, PCU, telemetry, or intermediate care. Rockford offers a welcoming community and a convenient setting for healthcare professionals looking to make an impact.

Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / PCU / Intermediate Care / Telemetry
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Rockford, Illinois (61114)
• Setting: On-site acute care hospital environment
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,070 - $2,180
• Start Date: September 21, 2026
• Openings: 4

Job Requirements

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Recent RN experience in stepdown, cardiac stepdown, intermediate care, telemetry, or a similar acute care setting
• Current CPR certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Current NIHSS certification
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Education verification required
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and patient advocacy skills

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care for patients in a cardiac stepdown / intermediate care unit
• Assess patients, monitor changes in condition, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards and hospital policies
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient plans of care
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and promptly
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to support optimal patient outcomes
• Educate patients and families to support understanding of care plans and recovery goals
• Contribute to unit performance improvement initiatives and patient safety efforts

Apply now to join a rewarding Rockford healthcare travel nursing opportunity and bring your cardiac stepdown RN expertise to a supportive acute care team.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #520392. 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

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