Travel Intermediate Care; Stepdown RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Bloomington, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  Intermediate Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/16/2026
• 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:
  
  Mar 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week Intermediate Care (Stepdown) travel assignment requiring telemetry reading skills, ACLS certification, and availability for rotating nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Inpatient acute stepdown/intermediate care unit in a hospital setting
• 32-bed unit with all private rooms, nurse-to-patient ratio of 3–4 patients per nurse
• Diverse patient population including COPD, CHF, diabetes, sepsis, renal conditions, DKA, alcohol withdrawal, overdoses, pneumonia, and neuro/surgical/cardiac patients
• Procedures and equipment include BiPAP, CPAP, trach care, chest tubes, NG tubes, PICC lines, central lines, ablation/cath lab patients, and dialysis
• Charting via Epic EMR;
  Pyxis medication dispensing system used on unit
• 12-hour night shifts, three shifts per week, with rotating weekends and holidays
• Travelers are first to float; may float to ICU (with extensive ICU experience) or general med floors — ICU ratio is 2:1, general med is 5–6:1

• Active IL RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; all must be active at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Must be proficient in reading telemetry
• Must be comfortable with chest tube management
• BSN not required

• Orientation consists of one day with the education team and one day of floor orientation (approximately 2 days / 24 hours total)
• Scrubs required; any color is acceptable
• Two references required for consideration: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• COVID vaccination is not required for this position
• Local candidates are welcome to apply; candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility may be eligible for local pay rates
• First-time travelers are not explicitly addressed — contact your recruiter for eligibility details

American Traveler Job  #P-680091. 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:
Travel RN - Telemetry - Intermediate Care

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.