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Travel Stepdown Care Unit RN - $2,347 per week

American Traveler

  • Peoria, IL
  • Today
  • $2,347 Per Week

Highlights

Common diagnoses include COPD, CHF, DM, sepsis, ESRD, liver failure, pancreatitis, GI bleeds, DKA, alcohol withdrawal/overdose, complex pneumonia, stroke, seizures, post-op craniotomy, and cardiac conditions. American Traveler is hiring a night-shift RN for a Stepdown Care Unit requiring ICU/Intermediate nursing experience with trach and vent skills at a 3:1 patient ratio.

Numbers & Facts

LocationPeoria, IL

Description

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

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Stepdown
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 10/26/2026
  • 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 26, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a night-shift RN for a Stepdown Care Unit requiring ICU/Intermediate nursing experience with trach and vent skills at a 3:1 patient ratio.

Details

  • Acute care Stepdown Care Unit with 21 beds (9 private, rest semi-private)
  • Nurse to patient ratio of 3 to 1
  • Combined unit treating medical, neuro, neuro surgical, general/trauma surgical, and trauma patients
  • Common diagnoses include COPD, CHF, DM, sepsis, ESRD, liver failure, pancreatitis, GI bleeds, DKA, alcohol withdrawal/overdose, complex pneumonia, stroke, seizures, post-op craniotomy, and cardiac conditions
  • Patients may require trach/vent care, chest tubes, G tubes, NG tubes, PICC lines, central lines, and arterial lines
  • RNs titrate drips including Cardene, Cardizem, Amio, Dobutamine, Heparin, and low-dose vasopressors
  • All patients on bedside Phillips monitors; tele techs interpret strips with RN confirmation
  • 12-hour night shifts, 1900-0730
  • Every other weekend required (night shift works Fri/Sat)
  • Every other holiday rotation with companion day coverage
  • No call or standby requirements
  • First to float among travelers; may float to ICU with extensive ICU experience, otherwise to other Stepdown or Gen Med units
  • Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

  • Active IL RN license required
  • BLS (AHA) certification required; ACLS recommended
  • Minimum 1 year of experience required
  • ICU/Intermediate (Stepdown) experience with a 3:1 or 2:1 nurse to patient ratio required
  • Progressive care or telemetry-only experience is not sufficient
  • Trach and vent experience required
  • Experience titrating cardiac and vasopressor drips required
  • Must be able to pass a drug screen for all panels

Additional Information

  • Care for patients across a combined medical, neuro, neurosurgical, general/trauma surgical, and trauma unit
  • Charge nurse and house supervisor available on every shift, with 24/7 house supervisor coverage
  • 2 PCTs per shift support the unit
  • Scrubs of any color permitted
  • Unit orientation includes 1 day for Epic, 1 day with the unit educator, and 1 day on the floor with an RN
  • Local candidates welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-766924. 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 - Stepdown

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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