Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Elkhart, Indiana.
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 Elkhart, Indiana
Advance your nursing career as a Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) with this 13-week travel assignment in Elkhart, Indiana (zip code 46514). Work in a Level III Trauma, short-term acute care hospital, providing specialized cardiac care and clinical support alongside a collaborative healthcare team. Elkhart offers a welcoming community, scenic parks, and a vibrant arts scene—making it an ideal location for travel nurses seeking Indiana healthcare jobs.
Estimated Weekly Salary
- Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1890 - $1940 per week
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: December 8, 2025
- Nursing Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM), 3 shifts per week
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Holiday Requirement: 1 holiday per 13-week assignment
- Floating: May float to Medical-Surgical (MS) units or affiliate hospitals as needed
- Patient Ratio: 1:4-5 based on acuity
- Charting System: Cerner
- Scrub Color: Royal blue
- Parking: Free onsite parking
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Indiana or compact state; pending accepted, must be active by start date)
- Minimum 1 year of recent experience in cardiac stepdown, intermediate care, or similar clinical setting
- Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) required (pending accepted, must be obtained prior to start)
- Proficient in cardiac telemetry, central line care/management, and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
- IV start and phlebotomy skills
- Experience with Cerner electronic charting system
- Willingness to float to other units or affiliate hospitals as needed
- COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
- Must reside at least 50 miles from Elkhart, IN (local candidates not accepted)
Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in the Intermediate Care Center
- Monitor and manage patients with high acuity cardiac, respiratory, endocrine, sepsis, electrolyte imbalance, and substance withdrawal diagnoses
- Administer non-titrated cardiac drips and insulin protocols
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV therapy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, and social services
- Float to other nursing units or affiliate hospitals as required by census and staffing needs
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Cerner
- Uphold professional conduct and adhere to hospital policies and procedures
Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career in Elkhart, Indiana!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.
We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.
We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.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 #433530. 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 array 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
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
