Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown - $2,081 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift – Newburgh, Indiana

Advance your nursing career as a Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) in Newburgh, Indiana (47630). This 13-week travel nursing contract offers the opportunity to work night shifts in a leading cardiac observation unit within a collaborative, teaching hospital environment. Join our healthcare team and experience the scenic charm of Newburgh while delivering top-quality cardiac care.

Cardiac Stepdown RN Job Details

• Location: Newburgh, Indiana (47630) – Indiana nursing jobs
• Healthcare Setting: Cardiac Observation Unit (COU)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 6, 2025
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed (except holidays/orientation)
• Weekend/Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and holiday
• Floating: Required to other cardiac, stepdown, or telemetry units; occasional campus float (rarely mid-shift)
• Scrub Colors: Red top, black bottoms (no competing logos)
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1780-$1910

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Indiana Single State RN License (Registered Nurse)
• Associate Degree or Certificate in Nursing required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Cardiac Stepdown or similar specialty experience
• At least 1 completed travel nursing assignment (no new travelers)
• Certifications: AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (must be submitted with application)
• EPIC charting experience required; CUPID experience highly preferred
• Ability to pass Telemetry and 12-lead EKG interpretation tests
• Must reside outside a 40-mile radius from Newburgh, IN

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Deliver pre- and post-care for Cath Lab/EP procedures and cardiac surgery admissions
• Administer and titrate cardiac drips (cardizem, amiodarone, nitroglycerin, cardene, heparin)
• Perform and interpret Telemetry and 12-lead EKGs
• Start IVs, perform radial artery sheath removal, manage TR bands, and arterial lines
• Monitor and trend troponin levels and other cardiac markers
• Care for cardiac admissions, procedure recovery, TAVR/LAAO recoveries, and cardiac observation patients
• Float to other cardiac, stepdown, or telemetry units as needed
• Precept students and new hires in a teaching hospital setting

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN in Newburgh, Indiana, and take the next step in your nursing career!

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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

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 #407918. 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

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus