Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,117 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in South Bend, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 12 / 29 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Stepdown Travel Nursing Job in South Bend, Indiana

Advance your nursing career as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) on a travel assignment in South Bend, IN 46601. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced RNs seeking travel nursing jobs in Indiana, offering a vibrant city atmosphere, cultural attractions, and access to scenic parks along the St. Joseph River. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in cardiac and stroke patient care.

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Details

Location : South Bend, Indiana 46601

Assignment Type : Travel Nursing Contract

Unit : 7th Floor Intermediate Cardiac / Stroke Unit

Shift : 3x12 Hour Nights (7 : 00 PM - 7 : 30 AM)

Duration : 13 weeks (Start : 12 / 8 / 2025 – End : 3 / 9 / 2026)

Hours per Week : 36

Weekend Requirement : Every other weekend

Patient Ratio : 1 : 4 (nights may be 1 : 5)

Charting System : Cerner EMR

Scrub Color : Royal Blue or White

Estimated Weekly Salary Range : $1890 - $1940

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (pending accepted, must be active prior to start)

At least 1 year of recent experience in cardiac stepdown, telemetry, or intermediate care nursing

Required certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSS

Strong skills in cardiac rhythm interpretation and response (must pass Tele Rhythm Identification Quiz)

Experience administering cardiac drips (Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Lasix)

Proven experience with stroke and telemetry patients

Willingness to float to similar or lower acuity units as needed

Must reside at least 50 miles from South Bend, IN (local candidates not accepted)

COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations required (medical / religious exemptions considered)

Preferred : Cerner charting experience

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients on a busy cardiac stepdown / intermediate care unit

Monitor, interpret, and respond to cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias

Administer and manage cardiac drips (no titration required)

Care for patients with telemetry, stroke, CHF, chest pain, myocardial infarction (MI), syncope, hypertension, and overdose diagnoses

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy

Float to similar or lower acuity units as needed

Accurately document patient care using Cerner electronic medical records

Complete orientation and required modules prior to assignment start

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse in South Bend, Indiana, and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #435034. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : Cardiac Stepdown

About GHR Healthcare

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