Travel Adult Cardiac Stepdown RN - $2,560 per week

Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 12 / 08 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type : Travel

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) provides specialized care to critically ill patients with cardiovascular conditions, including those recovering from open-heart surgery, severe heart attacks, heart failure, arrhythmias, or other serious cardiac events. This role requires advanced nursing skills, critical thinking, and the ability to respond to rapid changes in patient status. The CVICU RN will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standard of care for patients in a high-acuity setting.

Key Responsibilities :

Patient Assessment :

Perform comprehensive assessments of critically ill patients with cardiovascular conditions, including evaluation of cardiac rhythm, hemodynamics, and other vital signs.

Critical Care Management :

Administer complex medications and treatments for cardiovascular patients, including vasoactive drugs, antiarrhythmic medications, and anticoagulants, according to protocols.

Post-Operative Care :

Provide intensive monitoring and care for patients post-cardiac surgery or catheter-based procedures.

Collaboration :

Work closely with cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers to develop and implement patient care plans.

Patient Education :

Educate patients and families on the recovery process, cardiac health, medications, lifestyle modifications, and long-term care needs.

Documentation :

Accurately document assessments, interventions, outcomes, and changes in patient status in the electronic medical record (EMR).

Safety & Infection Control :

Adhere to strict infection control protocols, especially in managing invasive lines and surgical sites.

Emergency Response :

Act quickly and effectively in response to cardiovascular emergencies, including arrhythmias, acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), or respiratory failure.

Mentorship and Education (if applicable) :

Serve as a preceptor or mentor to new nursing staff and nursing students in the CVICU.

Magnet Medical Job ID #34736581. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : RN - CVICU