Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN - $2,578 per week

American Traveler

  • Rock Island, IL
  • 6 days ago
  • $2,578 Per Week

Highlights

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit/Stepdown position on nights, requiring an active IL RN license and prior stepdown experience.

Numbers & Facts

LocationRock Island, IL

Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Rock Island, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 10/19/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
  • Hours: 36 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Progressive Care Unit/Stepdown position on nights, requiring an active IL RN license and prior stepdown experience.

Details

  • Cardiac Stepdown Unit setting
  • Historical patient ratio of 1:7
  • Night shift, 12-hour shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
  • 1845 start will float
  • Every other weekend required
  • No on-call requirements
  • Uses Epic EMR
  • Float within the same discipline across local campuses may be required
  • 8, 10, or 13 week contract options available

Requirements

  • Active RN license (IL required, IA license required or proof of application submitted)
  • Compact license accepted
  • BLS (AHA) and ACLS (AHA) certifications required
  • Minimum 1 year of previous stepdown experience required
  • At least 1 completed travel contract preferred
  • Experience with chest tubes, femstops, trachs, CBIs, drains, and central lines required
  • Experience with Amiodarone, Cardizem, Nitro, Insulin, Heparin, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Isuprel, Milrinone, and Argatroban, including titration, required
  • Driver's license required for consideration
  • Work history/resume required for consideration
  • Skills checklist completed within 1 year of submission required for consideration
  • One supervisory reference from within 2 years of employment/contract required for consideration

Additional Information

  • Contribute clinical knowledge and skills as part of an interdisciplinary care team
  • Facility is a Level 1 trauma center
  • Required to work 1-2 of 3 summer holidays (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day)
  • Local candidates are welcome to apply
  • Candidates employed by the facility within the past 12 months will not be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-757012. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Progressive Care Unit

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

 

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