
RN - Cardiac Stepdown
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Urbana, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- May 8, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $59.17
- Weekly
- $2,130
- Yearly (full-time)
- $110,760
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- June 8, 2026
This job pays about $59.17/hour — 28% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois ($46.15/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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois right now
- 1,392 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois from 7 agencies, 178 of them in Urbana.
- Pay in these listings: $9.66 – $99.07/hour, median $60.83/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Illinois: $46.15/hour ($95,992/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($65.50/hour across 425 jobs).
Job description
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown Unit | Urbana, IL (61801)
Travel RN – Cardiac Stepdown in Urbana, IL; 13-week assignment, nights, competitive weekly pay. Join a dynamic Cardiac Stepdown team providing care for post-operative cardiovascular patients in a supportive, innovative environment.
About the Role
As a Registered Nurse specializing in Cardiac Stepdown, you'll deliver direct patient care to post-operative cardiac and vascular patients, working closely with a collaborative CVICU/stepdown team. This travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois (61801) offers hands-on cardiac nursing experience and the chance to practice in a vibrant college town with parks, arts, and a welcoming community.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,970 – $2,290
- Location: Urbana, IL (61801) — Illinois nursing jobs, Urbana healthcare
- Setting: Cardiac Stepdown Unit (Cardiac Stepdown RN / Cardiac Nursing)
- Start Date: June 8, 2026
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks (travel nurse assignment)
- Shift: 12 Hour Nights
- Shifts per Week: 3 (36 hours/week)
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse / Contract
Job Requirements / Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant nursing experience (cardiac/stepdown experience preferred)
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required; BSN preferred
- Current Illinois RN license in good standing
- BLS (American Heart Association)
- ACLS (American Heart Association)
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care for CVICU and cardiac stepdown patients, including post-op CABG, vascular, and ICU-status patients
- Monitor and assess cardiovascular status, report changes, and intervene per unit protocols
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Uphold hospital and unit-based competencies and standards of care
- Conduct hourly rounding on patients to ensure safety and satisfaction
- Collaborate proactively with internal and external customers as part of a multidisciplinary team
Why Join Us: Gain valuable cardiac/stepdown travel nursing experience in Urbana, IL while working with a supportive team dedicated to high-quality patient care. Ideal for Registered Nurses (RNs) seeking Cardiac Stepdown, CVICU, or progressive care opportunities.
Apply now to be considered for this Travel RN – Cardiac Stepdown assignment in Urbana, IL (61801). Submit your resume and current licensure to join our healthcare team today.
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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