Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Cardiac Stepdown Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Contract in Evansville, Indiana

Cardiac stepdown travel RN job in Evansville, Indiana, for an experienced telemetry nurse skilled in progressive care and complex cardiac patients. Bring your clinical confidence to a collaborative 22-bed unit in Evansville’s 47710 area. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for a resilient Registered Nurse who excels in telemetry, post-procedure cardiac care, and managing medically complex patients. Enjoy a welcoming Ohio River community with convenient access to local dining, cultural attractions, and outdoor recreation.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse / Progressive Care Travel RN
• Location: Evansville, Indiana 47710
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,930–$2,030
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Hours: 6:30 PM–7:00 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Three weekends every six weeks
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday
• Unit: 22-bed cardiac stepdown setting with typical nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3–4
• Floating: May float within the nurse’s skill set to nearby affiliated campuses with advance notice when cross-campus coverage is needed
• Travel Eligibility: A 40-mile radius policy applies; local candidates within the designated radius may not be eligible

Travel Registered Nurse Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of registered nursing experience, including at least 1 year in a cardiac stepdown or progressive care setting
• At least 1 previous travel nursing assignment
• Level II trauma experience
• Current active compact RN license
• Current AHA BLS and AHA ACLS certifications
• Current NIHSS certification
• Associate degree or nursing certificate
• Recent EPIC charting experience and willingness to complete a telemetry and documentation skills check
• Strong cardiac assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and adaptability skills

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for cardiac and medically complex stepdown patients
• Monitor and interpret telemetry and 12-lead EKGs, including identifying clinically significant rhythm changes
• Care for patients following cardiac catheterization, stent placement, interventions, and pacemaker procedures
• Initiate and titrate ordered infusions such as Cardizem, amiodarone, Cardene, nitroglycerin, insulin, and heparin
• Perform focused neurological assessments, NIHSS evaluations, and dysphagia screenings for patients with CVA or neurological concerns
• Manage patients with arrhythmias, sepsis, DKA, respiratory distress, detoxification or CIWA needs, and feeding tubes
• Provide post-procedure care, including femoral site and TR band assessments
• Manage chest tubes, CPAP, Optiflow, peripheral IV insertion, and other progressive-care interventions
• Recognize changes in patient condition and escalate concerns promptly using sound clinical judgment
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary team to support safe, high-quality patient outcomes
• Participate in a teaching environment that may include precepting students and newly hired nurses

Apply now for this cardiac stepdown travel nursing opportunity in Evansville, Indiana, and bring your progressive care expertise to a collaborative healthcare 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.