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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
$65.97
Weekly
$2,375
Yearly (full-time)
$123,500
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
October 19, 2026

This job pays about $65.97/hour — 31% 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 Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Assignment in Springfield, Massachusetts

Join a collaborative cardiac stepdown and intermediate care team in Springfield, MA, as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN). This acute care nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced cardiac stepdown nurse who provides close patient monitoring, progressive care, and high-quality clinical support. Enjoy a 13-week travel nursing assignment with consistent 12-hour day shifts and the potential for additional hours based on unit needs.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care Nursing
  • Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
  • Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,310–$2,440 per week
  • Start Date: October 19, 2026
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks, ending January 17, 2027
  • Shift: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
  • Additional Hours: Opportunity to work up to 48 hours per week based on operational needs
  • Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and alternating holidays
  • Patient Ratios: Typically 1:5 or 1:6; occasional 1:7 assignments
  • Openings: 5 travel RN positions available

Cardiac Stepdown RN Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse license valid for practice in Massachusetts
  • At least 2 years of recent acute care, intermediate care, cardiac stepdown, or comparable nursing experience
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
  • Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Ability to work 12-hour day shifts, every other weekend, and alternating holidays
  • Cerner experience preferred
  • Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and clinical decision-making skills

Travel Registered Nurse Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients in a cardiac stepdown and intermediate care setting.
  • Float among intermediate care units as part of a flexible clinical team and adapt quickly to changing patient and unit needs.
  • Perform focused and comprehensive nursing assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and escalate concerns appropriately.
  • Administer medications and treatments, monitor patient responses, and coordinate multidisciplinary care.
  • Manage patient assignments within expected nurse-to-patient ratios while maintaining accurate documentation and effective handoffs.
  • Educate patients and families about treatment plans, medications, recovery, and discharge needs.
  • Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote quality outcomes and continuity of care.

Living and Working in Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield is a vibrant city in Massachusetts’ scenic Pioneer Valley, offering cultural attractions, museums, local dining, parks, and outdoor recreation. This welcoming New England location provides travel nurses with enriching experiences and convenient regional connectivity.

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse in Springfield, Massachusetts.

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.

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