Cardiac Stepdown | RN
GHR Travel Nursing
- Springfield, Missouri, United States
- Springfield, Missouri, United States
About
Cardiac Stepdown Travel RN in Springfield, IL - 13-week contract at a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center. Illinois RN license required.
Join a dynamic interdisciplinary team in Springfield, Illinois (zip 62781) as a Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry RN. This travel nursing job places you in a fast-paced IMC/PCU environment at a Magnet facility and Level I Trauma Center, offering excellent clinical experience and access to Springfield's vibrant downtown, rich history, and welcoming community.
Job Details
Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,890 - $1,990 (competitive travel nurse pay)
Location: Springfield, IL (zip 62781) - Springfield healthcare / Illinois nursing job
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center, Magnet-designated facility
Contract Duration: 13 weeks (6/15/2026 - 9/14/2026)
Shift: 3x12-hour days (06:45 - 19:15)
Hours per Week: 36
Patient Ratio: 1:4 (Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry RN ratio)
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Orientation: 16 hours
Parking: Permit required, no cost
Qualifications / Job Requirements (Cardiac Stepdown RN / Telemetry RN)
Required: Minimum 1 year of recent Cardiac Stepdown / IMC / PCU RN experience
Required: Active Illinois RN license (must have at submission)
Required: BLS and NIHSS certifications (AHA or Red Cross only)
Preferred: ACLS certification
Experience with telemetry monitoring, cardiac monitoring, and neuro stepdown care
Previous travel experience required.
Cerner electronic charting experience preferred
Level I Trauma experience preferred
Ability to float within clinical scope as needed
Must be able to care for ventilated patients and manage tracheostomies
Responsibilities (Cardiac / Telemetry / IMC RN) Provide high-quality nursing care to adult patients in a dedicated IMC / Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry unit
Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias, telemetry strips, and continuous cardiac monitoring
Respond to emergencies and participate in rapid response and code situations as appropriate
Care for post-cardiac angiogram, MI, cardiac cath, cardiac surgery patients, and perform sheath removal care
Manage feeding tubes, pre/post hemodialysis care, renal failure, and complex IV therapies
Administer blood products, cardiac and vasoactive drips, procedural sedation, and wound care
Provide care for patients with neurological, orthopedic, plastic surgery, and respiratory needs
Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams including PT, RT, pharmacy, and social services to optimize patient outcomes
Float to other units within scope as needed to meet facility staffing and patient-care needs
Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel nurse assignment in Springfield, Illinois. This Cardiac Stepdown RN role is ideal for Telemetry RNs and IMC nurses seeking hands-on cardiac and critical care experience in a top-tier facility. Apply now to join our healthcare team and explore Springfield's local attractions while delivering exceptional patient care.
Apply now - Join our healthcare team today and take the next step in your travel 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.
Languages
- English
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