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Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareSpringfield, MATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Springfield, MA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 8, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$64.17
Weekly
$2,310
Yearly (full-time)
$120,120
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
October 26, 2026

This job pays about $64.17/hour — 28% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts ($50.27/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown and Telemetry in Springfield, MA

Travel Registered Nurse needed for a 13-week cardiac stepdown and medical telemetry contract in Springfield, Massachusetts. Join a collaborative intermediate care team caring for medically complex patients in a fast-paced hospital environment.

This on-site travel nursing assignment is ideal for an acute care RN who enjoys combining cardiac monitoring, intermediate care, and evidence-based patient care. Springfield offers the charm of the Pioneer Valley, with convenient access to cultural attractions, dining, parks, and outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
  • Registered Nurse Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Medical Intermediate Care
  • Unit: 42-bed unit with medical telemetry and intermediate care areas
  • Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
  • Start Date: October 26, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through January 24, 2027
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Work Setting: On-site travel nursing assignment
  • Openings: 4

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible to practice in Massachusetts
  • At least 1 year of recent acute-care nursing experience; 1–2 years in intermediate care, cardiac stepdown, or medical telemetry is preferred
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Experience caring for patients requiring continuous telemetry monitoring and cardiac drips
  • Experience with tracheostomies, ventilators, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP, and other advanced respiratory support
  • Ability to float between medical telemetry and intermediate care areas as needed
  • Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and teamwork skills

Travel RN Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in cardiac stepdown, medical telemetry, and intermediate care settings
  • Monitor and respond to changes in cardiac rhythm, respiratory status, and overall patient condition
  • Care for patients with pneumonia, COPD exacerbations, DKA, HHS, alcohol withdrawal, gastrointestinal bleeding, sepsis, pulmonary embolism, urinary tract infections, and respiratory failure
  • Administer and titrate cardiac drips and other prescribed therapies according to established protocols
  • Manage patients with tracheostomies, ventilators, high-flow nasal cannula, and BiPAP
  • Perform focused and comprehensive nursing assessments, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes
  • Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate safe, effective patient care
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate significant findings promptly
  • Float between unit areas when needed while maintaining high standards of patient safety and nursing care

Apply now for this cardiac stepdown travel RN opportunity in Springfield, Massachusetts, and join a dedicated healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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