Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,660 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Peoria, IL

Experienced cardiac RN seeking travel nursing jobs in Illinois? Join an acute-care cardiac team in Peoria as a Registered Nurse supporting adult and pediatric patients in a fast-paced cardiac diagnostic and testing environment. This on-site travel nurse opportunity is ideal for an RN skilled in patient assessment, EKG interpretation, cardiac monitoring, medication administration, and collaboration with cardiologists and multidisciplinary clinical teams. Peoria offers a welcoming riverfront setting, cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and a comfortable Midwestern community.

Travel RN Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,370–$2,500
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• End Date: January 11, 2027
• Schedule: 8-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
• Shifts per Week: 5
• Hours per Week: 40
• Call Requirement: None
• Weekend and Holiday Requirement: None
• Orientation: Department-specific orientation provided
• Charting System: EPIC
• Dress Code: Scrubs in any color, consistent with facility policy

Cardiac Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
• At least 1 year of professional Registered Nurse experience
• Recent experience caring for cardiac patients in an acute-care or diagnostic setting
• Strong EKG interpretation and cardiac assessment skills
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association
• Ability to demonstrate sound clinical judgment, critical thinking, and effective interpersonal communication
• Comfort providing care to both adult and pediatric patients
• Ability to complete required screening and comply with a drug-free workplace policy

Cardiac RN Responsibilities

• Assess patients before cardiac testing and review medical histories, medications, and current clinical status
• Supervise and support cardiac stress testing procedures
• Initiate IV access and administer cardiac medications as ordered during testing
• Interpret EKGs and recognize changes requiring prompt clinical intervention
• Provide continuous cardiac monitoring during testing and respond appropriately to emergencies
• Document patient information and testing details accurately in EPIC and electronic case management systems
• Coordinate care with cardiologists, cardiology fellows, nuclear medicine, echocardiography, and pulmonary function testing teams
• Deliver safe, compassionate care to inpatient and outpatient cardiac patients

Apply now to join this cardiac travel nursing team in Peoria, Illinois, and take the next step in your Registered Nurse career.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #524824. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cardiac Stepdown

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