Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,326 per week

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Bloomington, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown Discipline: RN Start Date: 03/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (Travel RN) - Bloomington, IL (13-week Travel Assignment) Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (Travel RN) opportunity in Bloomington, Illinois - 13-week assignment starting March 16, 2026. Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Telemetry RN caring for complex cardiac and medical patients in a modern 32-bed acute care unit. Bloomington, IL (61701) offers a welcoming community, vibrant downtown, and easy access to parks-ideal for travel nurses and Registered Nurses relocating for an assignment. Job Details Location: Bloomington, IL 61701 - Travel Nurse opportunity (Illinois nursing jobs) Assignment Type: Travel (Travel RN / Travel Nurse) Healthcare Setting: Inpatient Acute Care - Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry Unit Unit Size: 32 private rooms Start Date: March 16, 2026 End Date: June 15, 2026 Duration: 13 weeks Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Shift: 12-hour nights (Telemetry RN), rotating weekends and holidays Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 3-4 patients per nurse (Cardiac Stepdown staffing) EMR / Charting System: EPIC EMR Medication System: Pyxis (preferred experience) Dress Code: Scrubs, any color Estimated Weekly Pay: $2130 - $2250 per week Job Requirements / Qualifications Active Registered Nurse (RN) license - willing to wait for license if needed (compact/State-specific acceptable per facility policy) Minimum 1 year recent experience in a stepdown, intermediate care, telemetry, or similar acute care setting (Cardiac Stepdown RN / Telemetry RN experience) Current BLS and ACLS certifications required NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required Proficiency in reading cardiac telemetry and monitoring Skill managing chest tubes, trachs, NG tubes, PICC and central lines Comfortable caring for patients with complex medical and cardiac conditions (CHF, COPD, arrhythmias, post-ablation/cath lab patients) Experience with EPIC EMR and Pyxis medication dispensing preferred Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive bedside nursing care as a Cardiac Stepdown RN to patients with cardiac, pulmonary, renal, endocrine, infectious, and neurologic needs Monitor and interpret telemetry, identify arrhythmias, and intervene per ACLS and facility protocols Manage chest tubes, tracheostomies, NG tubes, PICC/central lines, and care for dialysis and post-procedure (ablation/cath lab) patients Administer medications and treatments using EPIC EMR and Pyxis medication dispensing systems Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (MDs, cardiology, respiratory therapy, case management) to deliver patient-centered care Float to ICU or General Medicine floors as needed based on experience and unit requirements Participate in scheduled holiday and weekend rotations Complete a comprehensive orientation program (1 day with education team, 1 day on the floor; total orientation duration: 12 hours) Assignment Highlights 13-week Travel Nurse assignment in Bloomington, IL (telemetry/cardiac stepdown nursing role) Work with EPIC EMR and Pyxis - great for nurses with electronic charting experience Supportive team environment with structured orientation for Travel RNs Opportunity to gain or maintain Cardiac Stepdown / Telemetry RN experience Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (Travel RN) in Bloomington, IL. This travel nursing job is ideal for experienced Telemetry RNs and stepdown nurses seeking short-term assignments. Interested candidates should submit a resume and current nursing license. Join our team today! Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal OpportunityWe 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 #464621. 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 GHR Healthcare - PH Division For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit to learn more. Compensation Information: Starting at $2326.00 / weekly

Created: 2026-03-09