Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown

Company: GHR Healthcare - PH Division
Location: Peoria
Posted on: March 6, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description GHR Healthcare - PH Division 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: 03/16/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours - Employment Type: Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – 12-Hour Nights (Travel) — Peoria, IL 61637/n Cardiac Stepdown RN (12-hr nights) — Travel contract in Peoria, IL. Illinois RN license and recent ICU/Stepdown experience required. /n/n Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse in Peoria, Illinois. This travel nursing opportunity in a modern acute care hospital offers hands-on cardiac and critical care experience with telemetry and EPIC charting. Peoria (zip code 61637) provides a vibrant riverfront, parks, and a welcoming community—ideal for short-term travel assignments in Central Illinois. /n/nJob Details/n /n - Position: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) / Telemetry Nurse / Step-down Nurse/n - Location: Peoria, IL 61637 (Central Illinois)/n - Setting: Cardiac Stepdown / Acute Care (20-bed unit: 8 private, remainder semi-private)/n - Assignment Type: Travel Contract (13 weeks)/n - Start Date: March 16, 2026 • End Date: June 15, 2026/n - Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) • 36 guaranteed hrs/week/n - Charting System: EPIC (electronic health record)/n - Dress Code: Any color scrubs/n - Estimated Weekly Salary: $2130-$2250/week/n /n/nJob Requirements / Qualifications/n /n - Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois, or proof of application in process (compact/license reciprocity not assumed)/n - Minimum 1 year of recent ICU or Intermediate (Stepdown) experience with 3:1 or 2:1 nurse-to-patient ratios/n - Strong experience with trach and ventilator (vent) management required/n - BLS (AHA) required; ACLS recommended/n - Proven ability to titrate and monitor drips (e.g., Cardene, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Dobutamine, Heparin, vasopressors)/n - Proficiency with telemetry interpretation and Phillips monitors/n - Ability to work every other weekend and holiday rotations; willingness to float to ICU, other Stepdown, or General Medicine units as needed/n - Negative drug screen required/n /n/nResponsibilities/n /n - Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care for cardiac, respiratory, neuro, and post-surgical patients in a Cardiac Stepdown/telemetry setting/n - Monitor and manage patients with complex conditions such as CHF, COPD, sepsis, DKA, renal failure, and post-op cardiac issues/n - Provide care for patients with advanced interventions: tracheostomies, mechanical ventilation, chest tubes, g-tubes, NG tubes, PICC lines, and central lines/n - Titrate and monitor cardiac and vasoactive infusions; respond to hemodynamic changes per protocol/n - Confirm and interpret telemetry strips and communicate changes to the multidisciplinary team/n - Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately in EPIC/n - Collaborate with charge nurses, patient care techs, tele/monitor techs, physicians, and allied health staff to ensure safe care transitions/n - Participate in unit orientation, skills validation, and ongoing clinical education/n /n/n Keywords: Cardiac Stepdown RN, Registered Nurse, Travel Nursing, Peoria nursing jobs, Illinois nursing jobs, telemetry nurse, critical care nurse, EPIC charting, trach and vent, ACLS, BLS. /n/n Apply now to be considered for this Cardiac Stepdown RN travel nursing position in Peoria, IL. Join our healthcare team and advance your cardiac/critical care skills while working in a supportive acute care environment. 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. Planet Healthcare Job ID 464608. 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 ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.

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