Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Cardiac Stepdown Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Bloomington, Illinois

Join a 13-week cardiac stepdown travel nursing assignment in Bloomington, Illinois, and provide high-quality acute care to patients with complex cardiac, medical, respiratory, neurological, and surgical conditions. This travel RN job offers consistent 12-hour night shifts in a 32-bed intermediate care unit, private rooms, a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 3–4 patients, and support from an experienced clinical team.

Located in central Illinois, Bloomington offers a welcoming community with a charming downtown, local dining and cultural attractions, and convenient access to parks, recreational activities, and nearby cities. This Illinois travel nursing opportunity is an appealing choice for healthcare professionals seeking a comfortable assignment in a vibrant Midwest setting.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care Registered Nurse
• Setting: Inpatient acute care; 32-bed cardiac stepdown unit with private rooms
• Location: Bloomington, Illinois
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Assignment End Date: February 8, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week; 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Shift Expectations: Rotating weekends and holidays may be required
• Documentation and Medication Systems: EPIC and Pyxis
• Orientation: One day with the education team and one day of unit-based orientation
• Dress Code: Scrubs in any color

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Illinois, or eligibility to obtain one
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience; cardiac stepdown, intermediate care, telemetry, or acute care experience preferred
• Ability to interpret cardiac telemetry and recognize changes in patient condition
• Comfort caring for patients with chest tubes and other complex medical devices
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays and float as needed within the nurse’s competency

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with cardiac, respiratory, neurological, renal, endocrine, infectious, and surgical conditions.
• Care for patients with COPD, CHF, diabetes, sepsis, DKA, pneumonia, alcohol withdrawal, overdose, renal disease, and other complex diagnoses.
• Monitor and manage patients requiring telemetry, BiPAP, CPAP, tracheostomy care, chest tubes, NG tubes, PICC lines, central lines, and post-procedure care.
• Care for patients returning from ablation procedures, cardiac catheterization, dialysis, and other higher-acuity treatments.
• Recognize changes in patient condition, interpret telemetry findings, and promptly communicate concerns to the appropriate members of the care team.
• Administer medications and treatments safely while documenting care accurately in EPIC.
• Maintain patient safety, participate in interdisciplinary care planning, and educate patients and families.
• Float to general medical floors or the intensive care unit when qualified and assigned, accepting patient workloads appropriate to the nurse’s demonstrated level of care.

Apply now for this cardiac stepdown travel RN assignment in Bloomington, Illinois, and take the next step in your nursing career.

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.