Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
23 days ago
Springfield
Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 11/24/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours \n Advance your nursing career as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) in Springfield, Illinois! This travel nursing opportunity places you in a Magnet-recognized, Level I Trauma Center, delivering high-acuity cardiac care in a collaborative healthcare environment. Springfield, IL offers a welcoming community, rich history, and vibrant local culture—making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking rewarding nursing jobs in Illinois.\n \n\nCardiac Stepdown RN Job Details\n\n • Location: Springfield, IL 62781 (Central Illinois healthcare jobs)\n, • Facility: Acute Care Hospital – Cardiac Stepdown Unit (IMC/Telemetry/Stepdown)\n, • Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse Contract\n, • Start Date: November 24, 2025\n, • End Date: February 23, 2026\n, • Contract Duration: 13 weeks\n, • Shift: Night Shift (18:45 – 07:15), 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts/week\n, • Hours per Week: 36\n, • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend\n, • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2000–$2050\n, • Charting System: Cerner\n, • Scrub Color: Any solid color\n, • Parking: Free with permit\n\n\nRegistered Nurse Qualifications\n\n, • Minimum 2 years of recent experience as a Cardiac Stepdown RN, IMC Nurse, Telemetry Nurse, or similar acute care nursing roles\n, • Active Illinois RN license (required at time of application)\n, • Certifications: ACLS and BLS (AHA or Red Cross only); NIHSS preferred\n, • Proficiency with Cerner electronic charting system\n, • Preferred: Experience as a charge nurse, in teaching hospitals, or Level I Trauma Centers\n, • Ability to float to similar units as needed\n, • Strong skills in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, and emergency response\n, • Experience with post-cardiac procedures, hemodialysis management, IV therapy, and respiratory support equipment\n, • Excellent communication, teamwork, and clinical support skills\n\n\nCardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities\n\n, • Provide high-quality nursing care to adult patients in a busy Cardiac Stepdown/Telemetry unit (average census: 38)\n, • Monitor and manage cardiac drips, vasoactive drips, and respond to cardiac emergencies\n, • Interpret and manage telemetry and dysrhythmias, both on-unit and remotely\n, • Care for patients before and after cardiac procedures, including angiograms, cardiac catheterizations, and cardiac surgery\n, • Manage feeding tubes, surgical drains, chest tubes, and provide wound care\n, • Administer blood products, manage central and peripheral lines, and perform phlebotomy\n, • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV therapy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, and rapid response\n, • Float to similar acute care units as required to meet facility needs\n We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded. We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com. 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. Planet Healthcare Job ID #425732. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cardiac Stepdown About Planet Healthcare Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today. Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare. Our Methodology Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon. CLEVELAND | CHICAGO | RALEIGH | BOSTON | PHOENIX Benefits • Medical benefits, • Vision benefits, • Dental benefits, • 401k retirement plan, • Weekly pay, • Referral bonus