Cardiac Stepdown (RN)

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – Springfield, Illinois Join a dedicated cardiac care team as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) in a high-acuity cardiac stepdown and intensive care setting in Springfield, Illinois. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for patients recovering from open-heart surgery while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across medical and surgical critical care environments.

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$2,360–$2,480 Location: Springfield, Illinois Healthcare Setting: Cardiac stepdown and cardiac intensive care Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment Start Date: October 19, 2026 End Date: January 17, 2027

12-hour night shifts

3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week; every other weekend Work Arrangement: On-site Registered Nurse Job Requirements Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois, in hand prior to assignment At least 1 year of recent experience in cardiac stepdown, CVICU, MICU, SICU, or another comparable high-acuity nursing setting Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and an every-other-weekend schedule Strong patient assessment, critical-thinking, cardiac nursing, and clinical care skills Travel RN Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care to cardiac stepdown and intensive care patients Monitor and manage patients recovering from cardiac open-heart surgeries Care for medical intensive care and surgical intensive care patients as assigned Assess patient status, recognize changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly Administer medications and treatments safely while following established clinical protocols Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to support individualized treatment plans Float to the medical intensive care unit when needed while maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality care Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record Apply now for this cardiac stepdown travel nursing opportunity in Springfield, Illinois, and join a team dedicated to exceptional patient care.

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.