Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Rockford, IL

Explore a rewarding Cardiac Stepdown RN travel nursing job in Rockford, Illinois, caring for medically complex patients on an experienced intermediate care team. This 13-week travel nurse assignment is based in a 23-bed stepdown unit supporting cardiac, stroke, sepsis, and surgical populations. Rockford offers a welcoming community, scenic parks, riverfront attractions, cultural experiences, and convenient access to the greater Chicago region.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Rockford, Illinois
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Duration: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; typically three 12-hour shifts
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Unit: 23-bed intermediate care and cardiac stepdown unit
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 nurse to 3–4 patients
• Charting: Epic
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Weekend rotation based on unit needs and every-other-holiday rotation
• Floating: May float throughout the hospital, excluding emergency and obstetric departments

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Illinois, or confirmation that the application process has been initiated
• At least 1 year of recent acute-care, intermediate-care, stepdown, or cardiac nursing experience
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current NIHSS certification; AHA certification required
• Demonstrated experience caring for patients with cardiac conditions, stroke, sepsis, and complex surgical diagnoses
• Experience with tracheostomy care, BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow oxygen, and IV medication titration
• Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and manage patients requiring continuous monitoring
• Willingness to work night shifts, participate in required rotations, and float as needed

Cardiac Stepdown Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to high-acuity patients in a cardiac stepdown and intermediate care setting
• Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions using Epic
• Care for patients with cardiac conditions, stroke, sepsis, and postoperative or surgical diagnoses
• Titrate and monitor medications such as heparin, nitroglycerin, diltiazem, norepinephrine, nicardipine, and dexmedetomidine according to orders and clinical protocols
• Perform and manage tracheostomy care and support patients using CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and collaborate with monitor technicians and the interdisciplinary care team
• Recognize changes in patient status and escalate concerns promptly
• Promote safe, evidence-based care while collaborating with nursing assistants, respiratory therapy, providers, and other clinical professionals
• Participate in unit orientation, weekend and holiday rotations, and hospital-wide floating assignments as required

Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse travel contract in Rockford, Illinois, and join a dedicated intermediate care team.

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.