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

Travel Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown / PCU / Intermediate Care - Rockford, Illinois

Overview
Registered Nurse (RN) needed for a travel nursing opportunity in Cardiac Stepdown / PCU / Intermediate Care in Rockford, Illinois. Join a collaborative, fast-paced acute care team caring for medically complex cardiac patients. This role is ideal for RNs with strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and a commitment to high-quality patient care. Rockford, Illinois provides a strong setting for your next travel assignment.

Job Details

• Location: Rockford, Illinois 61114
• Setting: Cardiac Stepdown / Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Intermediate Care
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,070 - $2,180
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Number of Openings: 4

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse license
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program
• Current CPR certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Current NIHSS certification
• Strong documentation, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to provide safe, high-quality care in a fast-paced intermediate care setting

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care to patients in a cardiac stepdown / intermediate care environment
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards, policies, and state practice guidelines
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient plans of care
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to support patient recovery
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and in a timely manner
• Educate patients and families on care plans, treatments, and discharge preparation
• Use critical thinking to recognize changes in condition and escalate appropriately
• Participate in quality improvement efforts and contribute to a positive team environment

Apply now to join this Rockford, IL healthcare job and take the next step in your travel RN career!

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #520393. 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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