Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown

Company: GHR Healthcare
Location: Kalamazoo
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 03/23/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours - Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – General Medical Stepdown (Nights) – 13-Week Travel Contract – Kalamazoo, MI/n /n Night-shift Registered Nurse (RN) contract job in Kalamazoo, Michigan supporting a GMU step down unit caring for general medical and oncology stepdown patients, including IV chemotherapy care. Work with interdisciplinary support and clinical tools including Epic documentation and Sigma IV pumps./n /n /n Located in Kalamazoo, MI, you’ll be in the heart of a vibrant downtown area known for walkable streets, local restaurants and coffee shops, arts and music venues, and easy access to parks and trails—an ideal destination for nurses seeking Michigan travel nursing jobs./n /n/nRN Contract Job Details/n /n - Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – General Medical Stepdown, Nights/n - Location: Kalamazoo, MI/n - Start Date: March 9, 2026/n - End Date: June 8, 2026/n - Contract Duration: 13 weeks (travel/contract nursing)/n - Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour nights (19:00–07:30)/n - Hours: 36 hours/week/n - Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend/n - Call: None/n - Floating: May float to other med-surg areas (including AU and ER) to care for med-surg patients/n - Patient Ratio: Typically 1:4–6 (support staff available if ratios flex higher; chemo admits may reduce assignment)/n - EMR/Charting: Epic/n - Equipment: Welch Allyn vital sign towers, Sigma IV pumps/n /n/nRegistered Nurse (RN) Requirements/n /n - Experience: Minimum 1 year recent RN experience required; stepdown experience strongly preferred/n - License: Active Michigan RN license./n - Certifications:/n /n - BLS (AHA)/n - NIH/NIHSS/n - ONS or ONCC required (one or the other). ONCC/OCN must be in hand; pending ONS may be considered./n /n /n - Clinical Skills: Peripheral IV starts/maintenance; infusion therapy; administering and monitoring IV chemotherapy/n - Availability: Must be available for the first two weeks of the assignment/n /n/nKey Responsibilities (General Medical Stepdown RN – Nights)/n /n - Provide high-quality patient care for adult and geriatric stepdown patients with general medical and oncology-related needs/n - Safely administer and monitor IV chemotherapy per policy and standards of practice/n - Initiate, maintain, and troubleshoot peripheral IV access and infusion therapy using Sigma IV pumps/n - Perform focused assessments, monitoring, and timely escalation for clinical changes/n - Document accurately and efficiently in Epic, including assessments, interventions, and patient responses/n - Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners (PT/RT, pharmacy, radiology, phlebotomy, social services, rapid response teams, and more) to support patient-centered care/n - Support unit flow and safety practices, including admissions, transfers, and discharge readiness/n - Float as needed to med-surg areas to provide appropriate care within RN scope and competency/n /n/n Apply now for this Registered Nurse (RN) General Medical Stepdown night shift contract in Kalamazoo, MI. 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. GHR Healthcare Job ID 459850. 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 GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.

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