Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Springfield, MA

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown and Telemetry in Springfield, MA

Travel Registered Nurse needed for a 13-week cardiac stepdown and medical telemetry contract in Springfield, Massachusetts. Join a collaborative intermediate care team caring for medically complex patients in a fast-paced hospital environment.

This on-site travel nursing assignment is ideal for an acute care RN who enjoys combining cardiac monitoring, intermediate care, and evidence-based patient care. Springfield offers the charm of the Pioneer Valley, with convenient access to cultural attractions, dining, parks, and outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Registered Nurse Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown / Medical Intermediate Care
• Unit: 42-bed unit with medical telemetry and intermediate care areas
• Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through January 24, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Work Setting: On-site travel nursing assignment
• Openings: 4

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible to practice in Massachusetts
• At least 1 year of recent acute-care nursing experience; 1–2 years in intermediate care, cardiac stepdown, or medical telemetry is preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Experience caring for patients requiring continuous telemetry monitoring and cardiac drips
• Experience with tracheostomies, ventilators, high-flow nasal cannula, BiPAP, and other advanced respiratory support
• Ability to float between medical telemetry and intermediate care areas as needed
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and teamwork skills

Travel RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in cardiac stepdown, medical telemetry, and intermediate care settings
• Monitor and respond to changes in cardiac rhythm, respiratory status, and overall patient condition
• Care for patients with pneumonia, COPD exacerbations, DKA, HHS, alcohol withdrawal, gastrointestinal bleeding, sepsis, pulmonary embolism, urinary tract infections, and respiratory failure
• Administer and titrate cardiac drips and other prescribed therapies according to established protocols
• Manage patients with tracheostomies, ventilators, high-flow nasal cannula, and BiPAP
• Perform focused and comprehensive nursing assessments, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate safe, effective patient care
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate significant findings promptly
• Float between unit areas when needed while maintaining high standards of patient safety and nursing care

Apply now for this cardiac stepdown travel RN opportunity in Springfield, Massachusetts, and join a dedicated healthcare team.

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.