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Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown
Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac StepdownPlanet Healthcare • Kankakee, IL, US
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Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown

Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown

Planet Healthcare • Kankakee, IL, US
7 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Description

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

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty : Cardiac Stepdown
  • Discipline : RN
  • Start Date : 12 / 15 / 2025
  • Duration : 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift : 12 hours
  • Employment Type : Travel

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Kankakee, IL\n

\n Advance your nursing career as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel assignment in Kankakee, Illinois (zip code 60901). Join a leading healthcare team in a 22-bed Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), specializing in cardiac and post-surgical patient care. Kankakee offers a friendly Midwest community, affordable living, and scenic outdoor activities along the Kankakee River—making it an ideal location for travel nurses seeking rewarding healthcare jobs in Illinois.\n

\n\nTravel RN Job Details\n \n

  • Location : Kankakee, IL 60901\n
  • Healthcare Setting : Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) – Cardiac Stepdown\n
  • Assignment Type : Travel Nursing\n
  • Start Date : December 15, 2025\n
  • End Date : March 16, 2026\n
  • Contract Duration : 13 weeks\n
  • Shift : 12-hour days (5 : 00 AM – 5 : 30 PM)\n
  • Guaranteed Hours : 36 hours per week\n
  • Weekend / Holiday : Every other weekend and holiday required\n
  • Orientation : One 12-hour shift\n
  • Estimated Weekly Salary : $1,780 - $1,910 per week\n
  • \n\nRegistered Nurse Qualifications\n \n

  • Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license (must be in hand at time of submission)\n
  • Minimum 1 year of recent acute care RN experience (Stepdown or ICU nursing experience preferred)\n
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications required\n
  • Experience with EPIC EMR system\n
  • Valid driver’s license required for submission\n
  • Strong teamwork, communication, and a positive attitude\n
  • First-time travel nurses welcome to apply!\n
  • \n\nCardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities\n \n

  • Deliver high-quality nursing care to cardiac and post-surgical patients in a 22-bed IMCU\n
  • Monitor and titrate cardiac drips, including Cardizem, amiodarone, nitroglycerin, insulin, heparin, dopamine, and dobutamine\n
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes\n
  • Utilize CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula equipment as needed\n
  • Interpret telemetry and coordinate with centralized tele tech support\n
  • Float to ICU (PCU-level patients) or Medical-Surgical units as required\n
  • Document all patient care using Epic EMR\n
  • Comply with all unit and hospital policies, including wearing Caribbean-colored scrubs\n
  • \n

    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 Kankakee, Illinois!

    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.

    Planet Healthcare Job ID #433803. 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 Planet Healthcare

    Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.

    Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

    Our Methodology

    Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon.

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    Benefits

  • Medical benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
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