Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Rockford, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/30/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Cardiac Stepdown RN (Travel Nurse) – Rockford, IL | 13-Week Travel Assignment

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) travel opportunity in Rockford, IL — 13-week contract. Active RN license, 1+ year Cardiac Stepdown/Cath Lab experience, BLS required (ACLS preferred).

Are you an experienced Cardiac Stepdown RN seeking a rewarding travel nursing assignment? Join a collaborative cardiac care team in Rockford, Illinois and work in a modern facility specializing in cardiac telemetry, cath lab, and electrophysiology (EP) procedures. Enjoy the River District, diverse dining, and a welcoming community while advancing your cardiac nursing skills.

• Location: Rockford, IL 61104 — Rockford, Illinois nursing jobs / travel nursing jobs
• Assignment Type: Travel / Travel RN / Travel Nurse
• Unit: Cardiac Stepdown / Cath Lab / Cardiac Telemetry / EP
• Start Date: March 30, 2026
• End Date: June 27, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 4 x 10-hour day shifts (07:00 – 17:30), Monday – Friday
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Call: Rotating call 1-2 nights per week; rotating weekend call every 3-4 weeks; possible holiday call
• Candidates: Travel candidates only (no local candidates)

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the U.S.
• Minimum 1 year of recent clinical experience in Cardiac Stepdown, Cardiac Cath Lab, or Interventional Radiology
• Experience with Mac Lab monitoring and cardiac cath & EP procedures
• BLS (current) required; ACLS preferred
• Strong critical thinking, telemetry interpretation, and communication skills
• Ability to participate in rotating call schedule

• Provide nursing care and continuous monitoring for cardiac stepdown and post-procedure cath lab patients
• Assist and circulate during interventional radiology, cardiac catheterization, and electrophysiology procedures
• Utilize Mac Lab and electronic health record systems for accurate monitoring and documentation
• Interpret telemetry and respond to changes in cardiac rhythm or patient status
• Collaborate with cardiologists, interventional teams, and multidisciplinary staff to deliver high-quality cardiac care
• Respond to emergencies and participate in on-call rotations as scheduled
• Educate patients and families on procedures, recovery expectations, discharge planning, and ongoing cardiac health

This travel nursing job is ideal for Cardiac Stepdown RNs, Cath Lab RN specialists, telemetry nurses, and travel nurses with cardiac experience seeking short-term contract work in Illinois. Estimated weekly pay: $3030–$3200/week. Competitive pay and travel nurse benefits available.

Apply now to join a dedicated cardiac team in Rockford, IL. Join our healthcare team today and make a meaningful impact in cardiac patient care!

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Planet Healthcare Job . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Cardiac Stepdown

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