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Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – La Porte, IN

Compensation

$1,910.00 - 2,010.00/week

La Porte, IN, 46350
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Cardiac Stepdown RN Details

Job ID:536406
Employment type:Travel
Profession:RN
Specialty:Cardiac Stepdown
Shift:Nights
Duration:13 Weeks
Posted date:Nov 09, 2026

Location

Address : La Porte, IN, 46350

Job Description

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – IMCU | La Porte, Indiana

Travel RN opportunity in La Porte, Indiana: provide intermediate care nursing on a 13-week night-shift assignment. Use your critical care skills to support patients who need close monitoring and skilled nursing care as part of a collaborative clinical team. La Porte offers a welcoming community, local parks, and access to lakes and outdoor recreation.

Travel Nurse Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
  • Location: La Porte, Indiana
  • Assignment: 13 weeks, October 26, 2026–January 25, 2027
  • Shift: 12-hour night shift, 6:45 p.m.–7:15 a.m.
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Unit: 30-bed intermediate care unit (IMCU)
  • Typical Patient Ratio: 4:1 to 5:1
  • Additional Details: No on-call requirement; floating to Med/Surg may be required. Navy blue scrubs.

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Indiana
  • At least 1 year of critical care experience; 1–2 years preferred
  • Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications
  • Cerner electronic health record experience preferred, but not required
  • Travel candidates must live more than 50 miles from the work location

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to patients in a fast-paced intermediate care and cardiac stepdown setting.
  • Assess patient condition, provide close monitoring, recognize changes, and promptly communicate concerns to the care team.
  • Carry out individualized care plans, administer treatments and medications, and accurately document patient care.
  • Coordinate with physicians and interdisciplinary colleagues to support continuity of care and patient goals.
  • Adapt to unit needs, including floating to Med/Surg when required.

Apply now for this travel Registered Nurse opportunity in La Porte, Indiana.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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.

Equal Opportunity

GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.