Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Travel Job in La Porte, Indiana

Travel RN opportunity in La Porte, Indiana: join a fast-paced cardiac stepdown and intermediate care team providing close monitoring, skilled nursing support, and patient-centered care.

Join a fast-paced intermediate care team in La Porte, Indiana, where you’ll help care for cardiac stepdown patients who need close monitoring and skilled nursing support. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity offers a consistent night schedule, a collaborative clinical environment, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a welcoming Northwest Indiana community known for its small-town charm, nearby lakes, and convenient regional access.

Job Details

• Setting: Cardiac Stepdown / Intermediate Care Unit
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
• Floating: May float to Med/Surg as needed
• On-Call: Not required
• Location Highlight: La Porte offers a friendly, easy-to-settle-in Northwest Indiana setting with access to local parks, nearby lakes, and a comfortable pace of life.

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in Indiana
• ACLS and BLS required
• At least 1 year of critical care or intermediate care experience required; 1-2 years preferred
• Experience in a fast-paced, cardiac stepdown or intermediate care environment
• Cerner experience preferred, but not required
• Travel nurses must live more than 50 miles from the facility
• Required license and certifications must be submitted with the application

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to cardiac stepdown and intermediate care patients
• Monitor patient status and respond quickly to changes in condition
• Collaborate with the care team to deliver safe, efficient, patient-centered care
• Manage assignments with patient ratios of approximately 4-5:1
• Support a 30-bed unit in a dynamic, team-oriented healthcare environment
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold clinical standards
• Adapt to floating assignments when needed

Apply now for this Cardiac Stepdown RN travel job in La Porte, Indiana, and join a supportive healthcare team today.

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.