Cardiac Stepdown | RN

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Locum Tenens Travel Nursing Job in Decatur, Illinois
Advance your nursing career as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) with this locum tenens travel assignment in Decatur, IL (zip code 62526). Join a leading healthcare team at a Level II Trauma Center, providing specialized cardiac care in a supportive, collaborative environment. Decatur offers affordable living, a welcoming community, and scenic parks—making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking rewarding travel nursing jobs in Illinois.
Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Details

• Assignment Type: Locum tenens (travel nursing contract)
• Location: Decatur, Illinois 62526
• Facility: Acute Care Hospital, Level II Trauma Center
• Unit: Cardiac Stepdown (20 beds)
• Start Date: September 2, 2025
• End Date: December 2, 2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (18:00 – 06:30), 3 shifts per week
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $2000-$2050
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Charting System: Cerner EMR
• Scrub Color: Royal blue
• Parking: Free with permit

Cardiac Stepdown RN Qualifications

• Current and active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license (required at time of application)
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in Cardiac Stepdown or ICU nursing
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (AHA or Red Cross only)
• Strong skills in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and emergency response
• Experience with pre/post cardiac catheterization, cardiac interventions, and renal failure management
• IV therapy proficiency: accessing ports, arterial/central/PICC line management, starting IVs, blood product administration
• Medication administration: titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips, emergency medications, continuous IV sedation
• Respiratory and thoracic care: ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, suctioning
• Ability to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Willingness to work every other weekend and 2 out of 3 major holidays

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult patients with cardiac and complex medical conditions
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, manage dysrhythmias, and respond to cardiac emergencies
• Provide pre- and post-procedure care for cardiac catheterization and interventions
• Administer medications, titrate cardiac drips, and manage IV therapies
• Assist with ventilator management and advanced respiratory support
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV, respiratory, physical therapy, and rapid response
• Maintain accurate documentation using Cerner EMR
• Adhere to infection prevention, isolation precautions, and PPE protocols
• Participate in code blue and rapid response situations
• Float to other nursing units as needed within scope of practice

Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career with this Cardiac Stepdown RN job in Decatur, Illinois!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
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