Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $1,991 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Cardiac Stepdown
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 11 / 24 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – Pediatric Stepdown Unit, Chicago, IL

Advance your nursing career as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) in a leading pediatric stepdown unit located in Chicago, IL 60649. Join our dedicated healthcare team and provide specialized care for children with chronic illnesses in a vibrant lakeside community. This travel nursing job offers hands-on experience with pediatric patients aged 2 weeks to 18 years, many requiring advanced clinical support and technology.

Estimated Weekly Salary

Estimated Weekly Pay Range : $1,650 - $1,770 per week

Travel Nursing Job Details

Position Type : Travel Nursing – On-Site

Location : Chicago, IL 60649 (South Side, near Lake Michigan, parks, and diverse neighborhoods)

Unit : Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown Unit

Shift : Night, 3x12-Hour Shifts (19 : 00 – 07 : 00)

Hours per Week : 36

Contract Duration : 13 weeks (Start : 11 / 24 / 2025 – End : 2 / 23 / 2026)

Patient Ratio : 1 : 3–4

Weekend Requirement : Every other weekend

Free Parking : Available in facility lots

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of recent pediatric stepdown, cardiac stepdown, or PICU nursing experience

Active Illinois RN license (required at time of submission)

BLS and PALS certifications

Proven experience with ventilated pediatric patients, tracheostomy care, and gastric tube management

Meditech charting experience

Ability to manage a 1 : 4 patient ratio in a fast-paced clinical setting

Prior travel nursing experience preferred

Flu vaccine required (medical / religious exemptions accepted)

COVID-19 vaccine and current booster required

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

Deliver compassionate, high-quality nursing care to pediatric patients with chronic illnesses and technology dependence (ventilators, tracheostomies, G tubes)

Monitor, assess, and respond to changes in patient status; collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, and Social Services

Accurately document patient care using Meditech EMR

Float within scope to support facility needs

Participate in weekend rotations and block scheduling

Maintain a professional appearance; pediatric-themed scrubs encouraged

Take the next step in your nursing career with this rewarding pediatric healthcare job in Chicago, IL. Enjoy the benefits of travel nursing, professional growth, and making a difference in the lives of children and families. Apply now to join our pediatric stepdown team!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us : www.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 #430410. 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

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

learn more.